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A 2114

Prohibits the sale of gasoline powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Carroll and 2 co-sponsors

Prohibits sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers in the state, nudging buyers toward electric options and reshaping manufacturers, retailers, and landscapers.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 2114

Summary of Bill A 2114 – Prohibits the sale of gasoline powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

Overview

Bill A 2114 seeks to prohibit the sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and gasoline-powered lawn mowers within the state. The bill is currently in the Environmental Conservation committee, having been introduced on January 15, 2025.

What the bill would do

  • Prohibit the sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers.
  • Prohibit the sale of gasoline-powered lawn mowers.
  • Specific definitions, scope, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, exemptions, and any phase-in or effective dates are not provided in the available information. The exact language of these provisions would appear in the full bill text.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Sales prohibition: Gasoline-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers may not be sold in the state.
  • Enforcement and penalties: Details are not disclosed here; the bill text would specify which agencies enforce the ban and what penalties apply.
  • Scope and exemptions: Not specified in the provided information; would be defined in the full text (e.g., whether certain categories of retailers, rental equipment, or agricultural uses are exempt).

Who would be affected

  • Manufacturers and distributors of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers.
  • Retailers and vendors that sell outdoor power equipment.
  • Consumers who purchase or plan to purchase such equipment within the state.
  • Potential indirect effects on service providers, landscapers, and rental shops that rely on these tools.

Timeline and procedural context

  • Introduced: January 15, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation committee (listed twice in the provided actions, both on January 15, 2025).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and, if approved, onto floor consideration in the chamber. A companion or related bills in prior sessions (see Related Legislation) may influence discussion or underlying intent.

Related legislation

  • A 8450 (prior-session)
  • A 705 (prior-session)

Sponsors

  • Robert C. Carroll (primary)
  • Dana Levenberg (cosponsor)

Why this bill matters (potential impact)

  • Environmental and public health: Aims to reduce emissions and noise associated with gasoline-powered outdoor equipment, potentially lowering air pollutants and improving neighborhood noise levels.
  • Market shift: Could accelerate transition to electric or battery-powered alternatives, affecting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
  • Regulatory landscape: Adds to ongoing policy conversations about energy choices and equipment standards at the state level.

Note: The precise provisions, including any exemptions, enforcement details, and effective dates, will be clearer once the full text of the bill is published and analyzed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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