Lawmakers Scale Back Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban, Targeting State Agencies

Lawmakers at the State Capitol have made changes to a proposed ban on new gas-powered leaf blowers. The revised bill now only targets state agencies after 2027.

The original proposal faced strong opposition, prompting the adjustment. State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, D-Westport, explained that the goal is to introduce limits on the use of gas-powered blowers, if not an outright ban.

However, State Rep. Doug Dubitsky, R-Chaplin, disagreed. He argued against mandating even state agencies to use more expensive alternatives.

Attempts to ban gas leaf blowers statewide have failed in previous years.

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