Leno-Inspired Law Phases In Smog Exemptions for California Classic Cars

Governor Newsom signed SB 1392, known as Leno’s Law, at Jay Leno’s garage, to phase in smog-check exemptions for qualifying collector cars built before the 1981 model year, with exemptions expanding by one model year each year until 2033 to cover pre-1986 vehicles; starting Jan 1, 2028, officially registered collector cars meeting mileage limits (under 1,000 miles annually) will be exempt from emissions testing, a move praised by enthusiasts while the administration notes it covers a small share of California’s fleet; the package also includes AB 2541 (lowrider heritage license plate) and SB 1069 (faster state review of aftermarket parts).