Will “Leno’s Law” Change Smog Checks for Older Cars? What California Classic Car Owners Need to Know Before 2027 Registration
Senate Bill 712, backed by Jay Leno, would fully exempt collector vehicles 35 model years or older from California smog checks starting in 2027. Here is what the law says now, what the proposed changes would do, and how classic car owners should handle 2026 registration renewals and transfers in the meantime.