Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 881
Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Patrick A. Hope (Democratic)
- Gretchen M. Bulova
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Local prohibition or regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers; civil penalty. Provides that any locality with a population density of at least 2,500 persons per square mile may by ordinance prohibit or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The bill provides that any such ordinance shall become enforceable not less than 12 months after the date it is enacted by the local governing body. The bill also provides that the ordinance may include provisions for a civil penalty and that the funds from such civil penalties may be used by the locality to assist with the purchase of nonprohibited leaf blowers by residents and local businesses.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 30, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3 - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105311D