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IL HB4805

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey LaPointe

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operation or retail sale of gas-powered leaf blowers in Illinois beginning January 1, 2025
  • Defines gas-powered leaf blower as any leaf blower with a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine using gasoline or gasoline and oil blend as fuel
  • Establishes civil penalties up to $500 for violations, enforceable by counties or municipalities through citation or ticket
  • Permits counties and municipalities to bring circuit court actions to collect monetary penalties from citations or tickets
  • Cites health and environmental concerns including high emission rates of pollutants, noise-induced hearing loss, and airborne particulate matter containing contaminants

Legislative Description

GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWER BAN

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2024

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