Is New York State Set To Ban Gas Grills?

The summer of 2023 is here and, according to some, this may be one of the last few summers we can find propane for that gas grill we love to use.

Father's Day is one of the best opportunities to fire up the grill and is typically a gas grill is one of the most popular gifts that dads get. Speaking personally, I LOVE to grill! I grew up with my dad grilling over charcoal and although I love the taste of food off a charcoal grill, it is a little too time consuming for our current family situation.

If you love gas grills like I do, have you wondered what lies ahead when it comes to the laws? New York State does tend to follow other state's when it comes to "progressive" laws and there is a chance that may happen again.

Here in New York State, what is the future of that grill? We have all heard that there will be a ban in place that puts restrictions of appliances and heaters that run on fossil fuels. New construction will not have any gas lines put in and your current appliances will have to be swapped out eventually to all electric.

SAY GOODBYE TO PROPANE FOR YOUR GRILL?

In California, there are similar bans being put in place. In an effort to go green and energy efficient, California will also be putting a ban on SINGLE USE PROPANE tanks!

So, as part of wide-ranging update and expansion of its recycling and waste management regulations, California SB1256 has banned the sale of single-use propane cylinders in the state, effective January 1, 2028.