The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6263, aims to amend current statutes to prohibit the purchase and use of gas-powered hand-held or backpack leaf blowers by state and municipal agencies over a two-year period. Following this initial phase, the bill sets forth a complete prohibition on the use of these gas-powered devices by all individuals in the state, effective January 1, 2029.

This legislation reflects a growing concern for environmental sustainability and aims to reduce emissions and noise pollution associated with gas-powered leaf blowers. The bill does not specify any exceptions or alternative measures for leaf blowing during the transition period, indicating a strong commitment to phasing out these devices entirely.