California becomes first state to phase out gas-powered lawn equipment

California is now the first state to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers, in an effort to reduce smog-forming pollution in the state. 

Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on Monday, effectively marking the beginning of the end for gas-powered small off-road engines, also known as SORE.

The bill, introduced by Democratic Assemblymembers Marc Berman and Lorena Gonzalez, is just one of the steps California is taking to phase out the use of gas.