California Assemblymember Proposes 'No Alcohol Sale' Restriction for Repeat DUI Offenders

Rhodesia Ransom introduces bill to allow judges to mark driver's licenses of those with multiple DUI convictions.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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California Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has introduced a bill, AB 1605, that would allow judges to add a 'no alcohol sale' notice directly onto the driver's licenses or Real IDs of people convicted of serious or repeat DUI offenses. The proposed legislation is modeled after a similar law recently enacted in Utah and aims to limit access to alcohol for those with a dangerous pattern of DUI violations in order to protect public safety.

Why it matters

Repeated DUI offenses are a major public safety concern, with data showing that over 110,000 DUI arrests occurred in California in 2021 and roughly 1 in 4 convicted offenders having at least one prior DUI. This legislation seeks to give judges more tools to intervene and prevent future tragedies by restricting alcohol access for those who have demonstrated a clear pattern of irresponsible and dangerous behavior.

The details

AB 1605 would grant judges the discretion to apply the 'no alcohol sale' restriction on driver's licenses or Real IDs based on factors such as the severity of the offense and the person's criminal history. This flexible approach aims to tailor penalties to individual cases while prioritizing public safety. The bill is modeled after a similar law recently enacted in Utah, in which DUI offenders must surrender their license or identification card and apply for an 'interdicted' license that is marked with a red banner stating 'no alcohol sale'.

  • In 2021, there were over 110,000 DUI arrests in California.
  • Utah recently enacted a similar law requiring 'interdicted' licenses for repeat DUI offenders.

The players

Rhodesia Ransom

A California Assemblymember who has introduced AB 1605, a bill that would allow judges to add a 'no alcohol sale' notice to the driver's licenses of repeat DUI offenders.

California DUI Management Information System

A statewide data source that shows more than 110,000 DUI arrests in California in 2021, with roughly 1 in 4 convicted offenders having at least one prior DUI on their record.

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What they’re saying

“Repeated DUIs signal a dangerous pattern that puts lives at risk. When warning signs are this clear, intervention is necessary to protect the public. Judges must have the ability to limit access to alcohol and prevent the next tragedy.”

— Rhodesia Ransom, California Assemblymember (Stocktonia.org)

What’s next

If passed, the bill would grant California judges the discretion to apply the 'no alcohol sale' restriction on driver's licenses or Real IDs for repeat DUI offenders.

The takeaway

This proposed legislation aims to give California judges more tools to intervene and prevent future DUI-related tragedies by restricting alcohol access for those who have demonstrated a clear pattern of irresponsible and dangerous behavior behind the wheel.