By: Daniel Gligich
After two years of work, Sen. Shannon Grove got Leno’s law across the finish line with Gov. Newsom’s signature.
Certain classic cars in California will be exempt from full smog checks under a new law signed on Wednesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Burbank to Jay Leno’s Garage, signing the bill named after the former Tonight Show host and classic car enthusiast.
The big picture: Leno’s Law, officially Senate Bill 1392, was co-authored by Sen. Shannon Grove and Sen. Dave Cortese (D–San Jose).
- SB 1392 exempts full smog checks to classic cars manufactured from 1976 to 1980, starting in 2028. One more model year will be added annually until reaching 1985 models.
- Qualifying vehicles have to carry collector insurance or be driven no more than 1,000 miles per year.
Flashback: Grove attempted to push through Leno’s Law last year, but it did not make it through the Assembly after passing in the Senate.
What they’re saying: “Today marks a historic victory for California’s vibrant automotive culture,” Grove said. “With Governor Newsom’s signature on SB 1392, Leno’s Law, we are sending a clear message: classic car culture is encouraged and welcome in our state.”
- Leno added, “The best part about this is that we didn’t just get a bill passed – Republicans and Democrats worked together. Senator Dave Cortese and Senator Shannon Grove both worked tirelessly to get this passed, and Governor Newsom supported that effort by signing it into law.”
This article originally appeared on The San Joaquin Valley Sun: https://sjvsun.com/news/politics/newsom-signs-lenos-law-to-protect-classic-cars/
