Bill > AB1087

This bill amends California's Penal Code to increase the probation period for individuals convicted of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, aligning it with the probation terms for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. Currently, if a person is convicted of unlawfully killing someone while driving under the influence, they can be granted probation for up to one year for a misdemeanor or two years for a felony. The bill changes this to require a probation period of not less than three years and not more than five years, matching the probation terms for DUI convictions. The bill applies to two types of vehicular manslaughter: gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated (which involves gross negligence) and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated (which involves less severe negligence). The change aims to create more consistent sentencing for intoxicated driving offenses that result in a fatality. The bill also includes a provision stating that no additional state reimbursement is required for implementing these changes, as they relate to modifying criminal penalties.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1087