Sales tax; exempt retail sales of menstrual hygiene products.

HB 1808 exempts the retail sale of menstrual hygiene products (such as pads and tampons) from Mississippi's state sales tax. This policy change directly affects consumers who purchase these essential items, removing a financial burden on individuals who menstruate. The bill amends Mississippi's tax code by adding menstrual hygiene products to the list of exempt items under Section 27-65-111, alongside existing exemptions like medicines and certain educational materials. This creates a concrete policy change where these products are no longer subject to the state sales tax.