AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- SALES AND USE TAXES -- LIABILITY AND COMPUTATION
House Bill 5080 amends state sales and use tax laws. This bill exempts scalp hair prostheses or wigs from sales tax. The exemption applies specifically when these items are necessary due to hair loss resulting from a medical condition. This change aims to reduce the financial burden on individuals who require these items for medical reasons.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 6, 2025
Committee
05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
01/16/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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