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Sep 25, 2026

California Gov. Newsom signs Braun's Law and other bills cracking down on DUI offenders

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills into law Friday that toughen penalties for repeat DUI drivers in California, including Braun's Law. The four bills would turn some misdemeanor offenses into felonies and increase time penalties for repeat offenders.

Sep 25, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of four bills on September 25, 2026, to toughen penalties and increase accountability for repeat DUI drivers.
  • ▪The signed DUI bill package extends the timeframe for how long the California Department of Motor Vehicles can revoke a person's license after a third DUI conviction from three years to eight years.
  • ▪Assemblymember Nick Schultz, who chairs the Assembly's Public Safety Committee, introduced Assembly Bill 1546 and called the legislation a needed step to improve public safety.

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