Jay Leno-Backed Smog Break for 1976–85 California Classics
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392, known as Jay Leno's Law, creating a smog-exemption for select collector cars built 1976–1985 that are insured as collector vehicles or driven fewer than 1,000 miles per year, with the measure taking effect Jan. 1, 2028; Newsom also signed AB 2541 to create a special lowrider heritage license plate as part of recognizing California's car culture.
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- Newsom Signs Jay Leno’s Classic Car Bill Over Environmentalist Objections The New York Times
- Governor Newsom visits Jay Leno’s Garage to sign legislation celebrating and preserving California’s classic car and lowrider heritage gov.ca.gov
- California's "Leno's Law" signed, expanding classic car smog exemptions CBS News
- Some California cars will get to skip smog checks. What to know about Jay Leno’s Law Los Angeles Times
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