Vehicles: driving under the influence: felonies.

Summary

AB 1686 focuses on DUI cases and proposes that certain driving‑under‑the‑influence violations be classified as felonies. It would affect drivers charged with DUI, as well as law‑enforcement and courts that process those cases. The change is intended to reflect the seriousness of the conduct.

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Hearings

• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. Apr 21, 2026In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.
2. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
3. Mar 24, 2026In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.
4. Mar 17, 2026In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
5. Mar 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
6. Feb 17, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Feb 3, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
8. Feb 2, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Lackey · sponsor
• Archuleta
• Petrie-Norris

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