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S 424 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers during certain months

This bill prohibits all individuals and businesses from operating gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers between May 1st and September 30th each year. It directly affects residents, landscapers, and property maintenance workers who currently use these devices during the warmer months. Violators face a civil fine of up to $100 per offense. The law takes effect on May 1, 2027.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBans gas-powered blowers, reducing fossil fuel consumption in landscaping, aligning with reducing fossil fuel dependence per energy policy indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits gas-powered blowers during high-use months, directly reducing emissions and pollution per environmental protection goals.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
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Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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State
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Photo of John Liu
John Liu
DDemocratic
NY
16
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Photo of Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
47
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Photo of Pete Harckham
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
40
Co
Photo of Zellnor Myrie
Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
NY
20