New Jersey Bill to Ban Sale and Use Gas Leaf Blowers Introduced Again by Democrats

A proposed law would restrict sales, limit use in residential areas, and push a shift to electric equipment statewide.

Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill introduced for the 2026 legislative session would impose sweeping restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers, including a phased ban on certain models and strict limits on where others can be used. The proposal, sponsored by Senator Bob Smith, aims to curb noise and emiss...