S 8725 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the blowing of grass clippings or leaves on highways and adjacent lands

This bill prohibits blowing grass clippings or leaves onto highways, highway right-of-way areas, or adjacent private lands. It amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law to explicitly include "blowing" as a prohibited action alongside throwing or dumping debris. The law applies to all individuals and entities who blow such materials in these designated areas. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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