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HB 167·MD·house

Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers - Purchase and Use - Prohibitions

FailedFiled Jul 23, 2025
Sponsor: Foley
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Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (House)

Jan 28, 2026

Summary

The bill stops the state from buying gasoline‑powered leaf blowers starting July 1, 2026 and prevents the state, its contractors, and subcontractors from using them on state‑owned property after Jan 1, 2031. It also requires the state and its contractors to follow any local government standards that are as strict as, or stricter than, the new state rules. Emergency and fire‑fighting uses are exempt.

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History

  1. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
  3. Pre-filed

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  • Foley · sponsor

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