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'Irene's Law' would extend revocation period for repeat DUI offenders
Summary
AB 16 87 (dubbed 'Irene's Law' in testimony) would require the DMV to revoke licenses of people convicted of three specified impaired‑driving offenses for eight years unless they install an ignition interlock after four years; MADD and victims' family testimony provided emotional context for the bill.
Assemblymember Lackey explained AB 16 87 expands the revocation period for a third specified impaired‑driving conviction from three years to eight years while allowing earlier reinstatement conditional on installing an ignition interlock device. Proponents said the change would remove dangerous repeat drivers from roads while allowing a path to restore driving privileges through compliance.
Rhonda Campbell, state victim services manager for Mothers Against Drunk Driving California, delivered personal testimony about losing her 12‑year‑old sister to a repeat offender and urged senators to support Irene’s Law. “Drunk driving is not an accident. It's a choice,” she said during her testimony, asking lawmakers to advance the bill.
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