Existing law makes it a crime to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and sets forth the penalties for a violation of these provisions. Under existing law, if a person is convicted of a driving under the influence violation and the offense occurs within 10 years of one or more separate driving under the influence violations that resulted in convictions, the offense is subject to escalating fines, suspensions, and other sanctions.
This bill would require a court, when imposing a sentence for certain driving under the influence offenses to prohibit the person from purchasing alcohol for a period of 3 to 10 years. The bill would require the court to consider certain factors in imposing the prohibition.

Statutes affected:
SB 1156: 900 SHC
02/18/26 - Introduced: 900 SHC
03/23/26 - Amended Senate: 900 SHC
SB1156: 900 SHC