California Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort To Toughen Penalties For DUI Offenses

CBS Los Angeles

February 4, 2026

California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan legislative package to crack down on drunk driving in the state.

"California is the epicenter of America's drunk driving crisis," said State Assemblywoman Cottie Petris-Norris, who authored one of the bills.

In addition to longer license suspensions and increased training for law enforcement, the bill package aims to require first-time offenders to install an interlocking ignition device, which requires a breathalyzer test to start a car. Petris-Norris has tried to push the bill through the state legislature twice before.

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