Driving under the influence and other driving offenses: comprehensive reform.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill raises penalties for repeat DUI and vehicular‑manslaughter offenders by adding mandatory consecutive prison terms and expands the list of crimes that trigger those enhancements. It also requires drivers involved in any injury‑causing crash to stop, exchange information and report the incident, and obligates courts to explain any dismissal or substitution of DUI charges and to give a dangerous‑behavior advisory. The changes target repeat offenders, courts, law‑enforcement and local agencies, aiming to deter dangerous driving and improve accountability.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6902.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 26, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 19, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 18, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. Apr 20, 2026April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 14, 2026Set for hearing April 20.
10. Apr 9, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3759.) (April 7).
12. Mar 23, 2026Set for hearing April 7.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Bob Archuleta (D) · sponsor
• Archuleta
• Blakespear
• Grove
• Hurtado
• Lackey
• Niello
• Ochoa Bogh
• Petrie-Norris
• Quirk-Silva
• Seyarto
• Stefani
• Strickland
• Umberg

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