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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Newsom signs smog exemption for classic cars at Jay Leno's garage, adds lowrider license plate

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law at Jay Leno's Burbank garage, one exempting certain collector cars from smog checks, the other creating a specialty lowrider license plate, in a move that gives the state's car enthusiasts a rare policy win after years of regulatory friction. Newsom put his signature on Senate Bill […] The post Newsom signs smog exemption for classic cars at Jay Leno's garage, adds lowrider license plate appeared first on American Almanac .

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law at Jay Leno's Burbank garage, one exempting certain collector cars from smog checks, the other creating a specialty lowrider license plate, in a move that gives the state's car enthusiasts a rare policy win after years of regulatory friction. Newsom put his signature on Senate Bill 1392, dubbed "Jay Leno's Law," and Assembly Bill 2541 on September 16, 2026, at a ceremony staged inside the legendary comedian's famous car collection. SB 1392 carves out a new smog exemption for collector vehicles built between 1976 and 1985, provided they are insured as collector cars or driven fewer than 1,000 miles per year. The law takes effect January 1, 2028. AB 2541, authored by Assemblymember…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Jay Leno backs California bill to spare classic cars from smog tests

Former late-night host Jay Leno appeared at the California Capitol to push a bipartisan bill that would exempt pre-1981 classic cars from the state's emissions tests, a measure environmental regulators warn could open a loophole. Leno stood alongside state Sen. Shannon Grove on Wednesday to rally support for Senate Bill 1392, dubbed "Leno's Law." The […] The post Jay Leno backs California bill to spare classic cars from smog tests appeared first on American Almanac .

Former late-night host Jay Leno appeared at the California Capitol to push a bipartisan bill that would exempt pre-1981 classic cars from the state's emissions tests, a measure environmental regulators warn could open a loophole. Leno stood alongside state Sen. Shannon Grove on Wednesday to rally support for Senate Bill 1392, dubbed "Leno's Law." The legislation would free qualifying classic and collector cars built before the 1981 model year from California's smog-check requirement and gradually expand the cutoff through the 1986 model year by 2032. The bill now awaits a key vote in the California Assembly, and lawmakers face an end-of-August deadline to send it to the governor. The pitch is straightforward: owners of decades-old cars say…Open

What is the current California law regarding smog tests for gas-powered vehicles?
Under current California law, most gas-powered vehicles must pass a smog test every two years to renew their registration, specifically applying to all cars built after 1986.
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How does Senator Shannon Grove describe the purpose of the SB 1392 legislation?
Senator Shannon Grove described the bill as an equity measure intended to provide practical fairness, noting that while some collectors like Leno can afford climate-controlled, locked facilities for their cars, many other owners cannot.
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What is the current legislative status and deadline for Senate Bill 1392?
The bill is currently awaiting a key vote in the California Assembly, and lawmakers face an end-of-August deadline to send the legislation to the governor's desk.
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What are the arguments in opposition to SB 1392 according to environmental regulators?
The Bay Area Air District has testified against the measure, warning that SB 1392 would create a "massive loophole" that non-hobbyists could exploit to avoid smog checks for older, higher-emitting vehicles.
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Why is Jay Leno advocating for the passage of Senate Bill 1392?
Jay Leno is advocating for the bill because owners of older vehicles often cannot find testing stations equipped to inspect their specific vehicles, making it impossible to legally register cars that have been legal their entire lives. Leno, who has a collection of approximately 181 cars and 160 motorcycles at his Big Dog Garage in Burbank, California, framed the issue as a matter of common sense, noting that the current rules effectively make law-abiding hobbyists criminals.
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What is Senate Bill 1392, also known as "Leno's Law," and what are its primary provisions?
Senate Bill 1392 is a bipartisan bill in California that seeks to exempt qualifying classic and collector cars from the state's smog-check requirements. The legislation would initially exempt pre-1981 model year vehicles and plans to gradually expand this cutoff to include the 1986 model year by 2032.
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