Bill > HB453

This bill prohibits local governments (municipalities) from banning the use of grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal equipment that operate with internal combustion engines, which are traditional gas or diesel-powered machines like lawnmowers, snow blowers, and other similar equipment. Under the proposed legislation, individual property owners would be legally protected in using such equipment on their own properties. However, the bill does allow municipalities to prohibit purchasing internal combustion-powered snow and ice removal equipment for municipal use, but only if a majority of the community's citizens vote in favor of such a restriction. The bill would go into effect 60 days after its passage, providing a short transition period for municipalities to understand and comply with the new regulations. The legislation appears designed to prevent local governments from implementing broad restrictions on combustion engine-powered equipment, potentially in response to environmental or emissions-related concerns that might limit property owners' equipment choices.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=908&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB453