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Governor Newsom Signs ‘Leno’s Law’ Exempting Classic Cars From Smog Checks

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Qualifying collector vehicles made before 1981 will be exempt from smog checks beginning Jan 1, 2028.

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  1. KION Central Coast

    California’s “Leno’s Law” signed, expanding classic car smog exemptions (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Cecilio Padilla California is expanding its smog-check exemption to more classic cars under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392, known as “Leno’s Law,” at Jay Leno’s Garage in Burbank.

  2. Californiaglobe

    Jay Leno’s Law Signed, Providing Smog Check Exemptions for Classic Cars (opens Californiaglobe)

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    Environmental concerns in last year’s bill apparently died with the bill

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Newsom signs 'Jay Leno’s Law' easing smog checks on classic cars (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    More classic cars will be exempt from smog checks in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed “Jay Leno’s Law” and other bills supporting vintage and lowrider car enthusiasts in the Golden State. Senate Bill 1392, also known as “Jay Leno’s Law,” allows a smog-check exemption for qualifying collecto…

  4. Foxla

    'Leno's Law': California bill exempting classic cars from smog inspections signed by Newsom (opens Foxla)

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    California is expanding its long-standing smog-check exemptions to include a new era of vintage vehicles under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday. Appearing alongside comedian and avid car collector Jay Leno at his Burbank garage, Newsom signed Senate Bill 1392, alongside measures …

  5. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Gov. Newsom signs Leno's Law, exempting more classic cars from smog tests (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 1392, suitably nicknamed "Leno's Law," after well-known car collector Jay Leno went to bat for changing California's smog check policy.

  6. FOX 40 Sacramento

    Classic car bill backed by Jay Leno passes the finish line with governor signature (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    (FOX40.COM) — The smog exemption bill championed by former late-night TV host Jay Leno was signed into law Wednesday, giving classic car regulations a fresh tune-up. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1392 alongside Leno in his Burbank garage, surrounded by the very cars the new legislation …

  7. Los Angeles Times

    More cruising ahead for classic cars thanks to Jay Leno's new smog check law (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Jay Leno's Burbank garage to sign SB 1392, a new bill that expands smog check exemptions for certain collector cars.

  8. KQED News

    Governor Newsom Signs ‘Leno’s Law’ Exempting Classic Cars From Smog Checks (opens KQED News)

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    Qualifying collector vehicles made before 1981 will be exempt from smog checks beginning Jan 1, 2028.