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VA SB687

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Saddam Salim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes localities with a population density of at least 2,500 persons per square mile to prohibit or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within their jurisdiction
  • Requires any such ordinance to become enforceable no less than 12 months after enactment by the local governing body
  • Permits localities to establish civil penalties for violations, with amounts specified in the ordinance
  • Civil penalty revenues must be deposited into the locality's treasury and may be used to assist residents and local businesses with purchasing non-prohibited leaf blowers

Legislative Description

Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Local Government (11-Y 4-N)

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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