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'Leno's Law': California bill exempting classic cars from smog inspections signed by Newsom
- On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392, nicknamed 'Leno's Law,' at Jay Leno's garage in Burbank, creating a phased smog-check exemption for collector vehicles manufactured from 1976 to 1985.
- Jointly authored by Senator Dave Cortese and Senator Shannon Grove, the measure follows years of advocacy by Leno to preserve California automotive heritage after a similar bill failed in 2025.
- Qualifying cars must carry collector insurance or be driven less than 1,000 miles annually, with the phased rollout beginning January 1, 2028, and expanding one model year each year through 2033.
- Newsom also signed Assembly Bill 2541 establishing lowrider license plates and Senate Bill 1069 streamlining aftermarket parts testing; SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola called the package a 'historic win' for automotive culture.
- The legislation preserves California automotive traditions while restricting vehicles to limited use, with officials noting that the affected fleet contributes relatively little to statewide emissions compared with daily-use vehicles.
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Newsom signs ‘Leno’s Law,’ easing smog checks for some classic cars
Governor signs smog-check break co-authored by San Jose lawmaker for some late-1970s to early-1980s autos beloved by collectors, including Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams, Chevrolet El Caminos and Ford Broncos.
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Gov. Newsom Signs Classic-Car Smog Exemption at Jay Leno's Garage
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday at Jay Leno’s garage in Burbank that will expand California’s smog-check exemption to certain classic cars. Senate Bill 1392, dubbed “Leno’s Law,” creates a phased-in smog-check exemption for qualifying collector vehicles from model years 1976 through 1985. California currently exempts vehicles made before the 1976 model year from regular […]
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