Jay Leno Backs New Law to Exempt Classic Cars From Smog Checks

The Return of a Gearhead Favorite“Leno’s Law” is being revived in California as a proposal to preserve car culture by allowing certain classic cars to skip smog checks. Previously filed as California Senate Bill 712, the proposal was shelved in September 2025, but supporters believe it now has a better chance of passing.Now dubbed California Senate Bill 1392, the proposal – sponsored by Senator Dave Cortese, Senator Shannon Grove, and car enthusiast Jay Leno – seeks to redefine a “collector motor vehicle” to include classic and historic cars intended for limited use, typically for shows and exhibitions, and not as the owner’s primary mode of transportation. Exempting these vehicles that are at least 35 years old from smog checks would make it easier to keep them on the road, as passing emissions tests can be difficult and testing centers are limited. View this post on Instagram
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