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'Leno's Law': Comedian pushes for CA bill to expand smog exemptions for classic cars

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Newest development Aug 12, 2026 · 3 reports'Leno's Law': Comedian pushes for CA bill to expand smog exemptions for classic cars

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) — Classic car enthusiast and former late-night TV host Jay Leno is hoping to steer a California bill to the governor’s desk and induct a new generation of classic cars. The bill, aptly dubbed "Leno’s Law," is custom-built for car collectors.

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  1. 'Leno’s Law' for classic cars gets second chance at Capitol

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    'Leno's Law': Comedian pushes for CA bill to expand smog exemptions for classic cars

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    'Leno’s Law' for classic cars gets second chance in California legislature (opens Just the News)

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    This year’s iteration of the bill exempts collector motor vehicles made before 1986 from the requirement to get a smog check for the car to get it titled and registered with the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.

  2. New York Post

    Jay Leno’s bid to save vintage rides from California’s smog cops (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Leno’s Law would extend California’s smog check exemption to qualifying classic and collectible vehicles manufactured from 1976 to pre-1985.

  3. The Center Square

    'Leno’s Law' for classic cars gets second chance at Capitol (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – A classic cars bill introduced in 2025, nicknamed “Leno’s Law” after famed late-night comic Jay Leno, might get another shot at passing into law this year.

  4. FOX 40 Sacramento

    Jay Leno backs classic car law with hopes that it doesn't stall out again (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    FOX 40 Sacramento's feed description

    (FOX40.COM) — Classic car enthusiast and former late-night TV host Jay Leno is hoping to steer a California bill to the governor’s desk and induct a new generation of classic cars. The bill, aptly dubbed Leno’s law, is custom-built for car collectors.

  5. KION Central Coast

    Leno’s Law advances in California, could ease smog rules for classic cars (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Darrielle Fair A California bill, known as Leno’s Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the state Legislature. State Sens. Dave Cortese (D-San José) and Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) held a rally for classic-car enthusiasts outside the state Ca…

  6. KRON4

    'Leno's Law': Comedian pushes for CA bill to expand smog exemptions for classic cars (opens KRON4)

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    KRON4's feed description

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) — Classic car enthusiast and former late-night TV host Jay Leno is hoping to steer a California bill to the governor’s desk and induct a new generation of classic cars. The bill, aptly dubbed "Leno’s Law," is custom-built for car collectors.