An Act To Exempt Diapers From Sales Tax
LD 1099 would remove sales tax on disposable and reusable diapers, including diaper covers, wraps, and fasteners, starting January 1, 2026. This exemption applies to diapers marketed for use by children or adults, including those designed for individuals with incontinence. The bill directly affects consumers who purchase diapers by eliminating the sales tax on these essential items, reducing their out-of-pocket cost. Retailers selling qualifying diaper products will no longer collect sales tax on these items beginning the effective date.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-623) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
Jun 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-623) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative CLOUTIER of Lewiston, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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