Washington State Lawmakers Introduce Bill Banning New Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers, With Violators Facing Jail Time

Published on December 14, 2023

New legislation is seeking to make gas-powered lawn equipment like leaf blowers illegal to use beginning in 2026, with violators potentially facing a fine or jail time. House Bill 1868, which related to reducing emissions from outdoor power equipment, was introduced by Washington state Reps. Amy Walen and Liz Berry, both Democrats, on Dec. 5. Under the measure, operating a new gas-powered lawn mower or leaf blower produced on or after Jan. 1, 2026 would be deemed a gross misdemeanor punishable by prison time. Violators of the law would be subject to penalties provided in the Revised Code of Washington, consisting of a fine of up to $10,000 and one year in jail, or imprisonment in the county jail for up to 364 days, or by both for each separate violation....

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