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Local law · Int 0604-2026

The sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

New York City Council

Latest action Feb 12, 2026

Sponsor: Rita C. Joseph (Council Member, District 40, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This local law prohibits the sale of diesel powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers after September 1, 2022, and prohibits the use of diesel powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers after September 1, 2023.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

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Cosponsors

11

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic11

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Full history

  1. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

    NYC Council

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