Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 881: Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 881 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Gas-powered leaf blowers; local prohibition or regulation, civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Rip Sullivan (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local prohibition or regulation of gas-powered leaf blowers; civil penalty. Provides that any locality with a population density of at least 2,500 persons per square mile may by ordinance prohibit or regulate the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The bill provides that any such ordinance shall become enforceable not less than 12 months after the date it is enacted by the local governing body. The bill also provides that the ordinance may include provisions for a civil penalty and that the funds from such civil penalties may be used by the locality to assist with the purchase of nonprohibited leaf blowers by residents and local businesses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rip Sullivan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Gretchen M. Bulova | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105311D