California Bill to Expand Older Vehicle Smog Check Exemptions Awaits Governor’s Signature
A bill, SB 1392 or "Leno's Law," that would exempt more older vehicles from smog checks is awaiting approval from the California Governor after passing the legislature. The legislation is supported by classic car collector Jay Leno.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 2, 2026 —
A legislative measure that proposes to expand exemptions for older vehicles from California’s smog check requirements has reached the desk of the state’s Governor. The bill, identified as SB 1392 and colloquially referred to as “Leno’s Law,” has successfully passed through both houses of the California Legislature.
The proposed legislation aims to alter the existing regulations concerning mandatory vehicle emissions testing. Specifically, it seeks to increase the number of older model vehicles that would be exempt from undergoing smog inspections.
The details regarding the precise age or criteria for these expanded exemptions are part of the legislative text that has passed. The bill now requires the Governor’s signature to be enacted into law.
Support for SB 1392 has been voiced by notable figures within the automotive community. Prominent among its supporters is Jay Leno, the well-known classic car collector and television personality. Leno’s endorsement highlights the potential impact of the bill on owners of vintage and classic automobiles.
The measure’s journey through the legislature concluded with its passage, moving it to the final stage of executive approval. The outcome of the Governor’s review will determine whether the expanded smog check exemptions for older vehicles become state law.
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