From the SEMA Washington, D.C., office
California's "Leno's Law" continues to gain momentum. SB 1392, authored by Senators Dave Cortese and Shannon Grove, has passed the California State Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support and now moves to the State Assembly, where it will be considered by policy committees in the coming weeks.
👉 Let them hear you, California! If you live in the state, tell your Assemblymember to vote YES on Leno's Law (it only takes a minute).
Leno's Law creates a narrow collector-vehicle smog-check exemption for certain older vehicles, phased in from pre-'81 models to pre-'86 models by 2032. To qualify, owners must either provide proof of collector car insurance or show, through a future DMV process, that the vehicle is driven fewer than 1,000 miles per year. The bill does not change California's existing pre-'76 exemption.
The bill is aimed at true collector vehicles used for shows, cruises, charitable events and historical exhibitions, not daily transportation. With Senate approval secured, the bill now moves to the Assembly, where continued support from enthusiasts and small businesses will be critical.
🎞️ VIDEO: Watch Chris Jacobs and Carmen Vera's message on Leno's Law below:
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. Sign up for SEMA Action updates at semahq.org.
