# US local and state leaf blower regulation debates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-local-and-state-leaf-blower-regulation-debates > Updated: 2026-10-24T15:11:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Municipalities and state legislatures in the Northeastern United States are debating restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers to address noise, air quality, and environmental concerns. In New York, local governments have seen varying results. The Peekskill Common Council is considering a law to ban gas-powered blowers during the summer months, though the measure would exempt cities and school districts. Conversely, the Huntington Town Board rejected a proposal to classify gas-powered blower use as a noise disturbance violation, with officials characterizing the attempt as “government overreach.” In New Jersey, Senate Bill S623 seeks to implement a phased statewide ban. If passed, the legislation would prohibit the sale of two-stroke gas blowers within two years, eventually extending restrictions to all two-stroke blowers and limiting four-stroke blowers in residential areas. While some New Jersey municipalities like Maplewood and Montclair have already enacted local restrictions, the statewide bill remains in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: New Jersey legislation targets gas-powered leaf blowers New Jersey's Senate Bill S623 seeks to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers, though the statewide measure remains stalled in committee despite local bans in some towns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-jersey-legislation-targets-gas-powered-leaf-blowers ### 2026-10-11: New York municipalities debate gas-powered leaf blower bans Municipalities in New York are divided over proposed bans on gas-powered leaf blowers as they weigh environmental and health benefits against the needs of commercial landscapers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-municipalities-debate-gas-powered-leaf-blower-bans --- Cite as: US local and state leaf blower regulation debates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-local-and-state-leaf-blower-regulation-debates