HB881
Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 30, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Rip Sullivan (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Local prohibition or regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers; civil penalty.
Provides that any locality with a population density of at least 2,500 persons per square mile may by ordinance prohibit or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The bill provides that any such ordinance shall become enforceable not less than 12 months after the date it is enacted by ... (More) the local governing body. The bill also provides that the ordinance may include provisions for a civil penalty and that the funds from such civil penalties may be used by the locality to assist with the purchase of nonprohibited leaf blowers by residents and local businesses. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105311D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/28/2026 - House: Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
