S.217

Prohibits sale and use of certain gas-powered leaf blowers; provides CBT credit for purchase of electric leaf blower that replaces gas-powered leaf blower.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S217 prohibits the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce pollution and health risks.

New Jersey S217 prohibits the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers in the state. The bill defines "gas-powered leaf blower" as a device with a two-stroke or four-stroke engine using gasoline or a gasoline and oil blend as fuel. The prohibition on sales begins one year after the bill's effective date, while the prohibition on use starts four years later. Violators face civil penalties of $500 to $1,000 per offense, with each day of a continuing violation counting as a separate offense.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with Amendments

3 Yea

DDD

2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Jun 20, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Jun 20, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jun 20, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee