From the SEMA Washington, D.C., office
Clearing another significant step in the legislative process, Leno's Law, officially known as Senate Bill (SB) 712, was successfully passed out of the California Senate. The 32-3 vote, with strong bipartisan support, reflects the widespread recognition of the need to protect collectors who seek the cultural and historical value of the cars they love.
SB 712 now moves to the State Assembly, where it will be referred to a policy committee and heard prior to July 18.
Leno's Law is authored by Senator Shannon Grove and backed by renowned car enthusiast Jay Leno. It aims to exempt collector cars 35 years or older from the state's stringent smog check requirements, provided they have a historical vehicle license plate and are insured as a collector car. This bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers, allowing classic cars to remain on the road. The passage of Leno's Law through the Senate is a crucial step forward for car enthusiasts and the state's economy.
Voice your support for "Jay Leno's Law" and help protect jobs, heritage and small businesses. Tell legislators to pass the bill now. (It only takes a minute!)
To help answer common questions and clarify confusion about what the bill does and why recent amendments were made, SEMA has prepared detailed FAQs that explain who qualifies under the bill, why specific changes were added during the legislative process, and what to expect as the bill continues to move through the State Assembly. It's a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Leno's Law and learn how to get involved.
For more information on how to support Leno's Law and to stay updated on its progress, contact Victor Muñoz, SEMA's senior manager for state government affairs, at victorm@sema.org.