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California’s push for universal ignition interlock devices for all DUI offenders hit a major setback as key reform legislation was gutted by hostile amendments, leaving first-time offenders without mandatory breathalyzer requirements — a move critics say undermines public safety and ignores the pleas of grieving families. The bill’s author calls the process a “black box,” while advocates, who had hoped for breakthrough progress this year with Governor Newsom’s backing, now face renewed challenges. Complicating matters, one of the senators behind the amendments has a personal history with DUIs — though she wasn’t prosecuted — adding fuel to the controversy. Despite the blow, the fight for safer roads continues, with advocates determined to find a path forward to prevent more alcohol-related tragedies on California’s highways.

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