Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.
This legislation empowers local authorities to create rules regarding the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. It also introduces civil penalties for violations of such regulations.
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HB881 — Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.
Last action — Continued from last session
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House of Delegates
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
The bill allows local governments to regulate or prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers.
This legislation empowers local authorities to create rules regarding the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. It also introduces civil penalties for violations of such regulations.
What this means for you
- Environment: This means there may be efforts to reduce noise and air pollution from gas-powered leaf blowers in your area.
- Small Business: If you operate a landscaping business, be aware that local regulations could affect how you use gas-powered leaf blowers.
Summary
Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB881 on the official Virginia source →Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 15.2-918.1.
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15.2-918.1
Any locality
Inserts “Any locality”.
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15.2-918.1
with a popul
Inserts “with a popul”.
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15.2-918.1
ation density of at least 2,500 persons per square mile
Inserts “ation density of at least 2,500 persons per square mile”.
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15.2-918.1
based on the most recent
Inserts “based on the most recent”.
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15.2-918.1
decennial
Inserts “decennial”.
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15.2-918.1
report of the United States
Inserts “report of the United States”.
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15.2-918.1
Census
Inserts “Census”.
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15.2-918.1
Bureau
Inserts “Bureau”.
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15.2-918.1
may by ordinance
Inserts “may by ordinance”.
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15.2-918.1
prohibit or
Inserts “prohibit or”.
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15.2-918.1
regulate
Inserts “regulate”.
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15.2-918.1
the
Inserts “the”.
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15.2-918.1
use of gas-powered leaf blowers
Inserts “use of gas-powered leaf blowers”.
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15.2-918.1
within its jurisdiction
Inserts “within its jurisdiction”.
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15.2-918.1
.
Inserts “.”.
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15.2-918.1
Any such ordinance shall
Inserts “Any such ordinance shall”.
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15.2-918.1
become enforceable not less than 12 months after the date it is enacted by the local governing body.
Inserts “become enforceable not less than 12 months after the date it is enacted by the local governing body.”.
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15.2-918.1
The locality may authorize a civil penalty
Inserts “The locality may authorize a civil penalty”.
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15.2-918.1
for violations
Inserts “for violations”.
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15.2-918.1
in an amount to be set out in the ordinance.
Inserts “in an amount to be set out in the ordinance.”.
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15.2-918.1
Civil penalties assessed under this section shall be paid into the treasury of the locality where the violation occurred
Inserts “Civil penalties assessed under this section shall be paid into the treasury of the locality where the violation occurred”.
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15.2-918.1
and may be used by the locality
Inserts “and may be used by the locality”.
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15.2-918.1
to
Inserts “to”.
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15.2-918.1
assist with the purchase of
Inserts “assist with the purchase of”.
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15.2-918.1
nonprohibited leaf blowers
Inserts “nonprohibited leaf blowers”.
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15.2-918.1
by residents and local businesses.
Inserts “by residents and local businesses.”.
Action History
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H Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
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H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
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H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
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H Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
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H Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105311D
Sponsors
- Jr. Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB881 do?
- Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.
- Who sponsors HB881?
- HB881 is sponsored by Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr..
- What is the current status of HB881?
- This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB881?
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