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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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Gov. Newsom signs 'Jay Leno's Law' to expand smog exemptions for classic cars
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law this week in Jay Leno's garage that provides smog exemptions for certain classic cars. He also signed a bill allowing the DMV to create custom license plates celebrating lowriders.
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LOS ANGELES — Whether it’s a sleek, low-slung Impala, a candy apple red Monte Carlo or a roaring T-top Trans Am — the classic cars of the late 1970s and the ’80s are an iconic part of California’s automotive heritage.…
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