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AB-71 • 2026

Ignition interlock devices.

Ignition interlock devices.

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Sponsor
Lackey
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source mentions that extending the application of crime provisions imposes a state-mandated local program but does not detail which specific programs are mandated.

Extending Ignition Interlock Device Rules

This law extends current rules about ignition interlock devices until January 1, 2033, and updates the dates for government reports on how well these programs work.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends existing laws requiring certain drivers to install ignition interlock devices until January 1, 2033.
  • Keeps rules that allow some convicted drivers to get a restricted license without waiting out their full suspension if they use the device.
  • Updates deadlines so state agencies must report new data on the program's success by July 1, 2031.
  • Sets a date for these reporting requirements to end on July 1, 2035.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Drivers convicted of driving under the influence who must install ignition interlock devices.
  • The Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Agency that collect data on the program.
  • State lawmakers who receive reports about the program's outcomes.

Terms To Know

Ignition interlock device (IID)
A machine installed in a car that requires the driver to blow into it before the engine will start. It stops the car from running if alcohol is detected.
Restricted driver's license
A special permit that allows a person with certain violations to drive only for specific reasons, such as going to work or school.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not say when it officially takes effect because the effective date is listed as blank in the source.
  • The text mentions a 'specified reason' why no reimbursement is required but does not explain what that specific reason is.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Ignition interlock devices.