MD HB167 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting the State from purchasing gasoline-powered leaf blowers beginning July 1, 2026; prohibiting the State or any contractor or subcontractor employed by the State from using gasoline-powered leaf blowers beginning January 1, 2031; and requiring the State or any contractor or subcontractor employed by the State to comply with certain local government standards.
Title
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers - Purchase and Use - Prohibitions
Sponsors
| Del. Linda Foley [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections |
| 2025-07-23 | House | Pre-filed |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | 3 | 601 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 3 | 602 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 3 | 603 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 3 | 604 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Environment | 3 | 605 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0167?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0167f.pdf |
