Local law · Int 1374-2025
The sale and use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale and use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit the sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers after December 31, 2025, and would prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers or lawn mowers after December 31, 2026. The bill would also establish penalties for violations of such prohibitions.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Cosponsors
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- Democratic2
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Sep 10, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
NYC Council
- Sep 10, 2025
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council