An Act relative to a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5318↗ |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J26 | Accompanied | — |
of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:- (yy) Sale of prescription drugs intended for animal use, durable medical equipment and prosthetics intended for animal use and veterinary supplies intended for animal use. As used in this subsection, the term “prescription drugs intended for animal use” shall mean a drug dispensed only by or upon the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian and the term “veterinary supplies” shall mean tangible personal property therapeutic in nature, not normally used absent illness or injury and not intended for repeated usage.
Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:- (yy) Sale of prescription drugs intended for animal use, durable medical equipment and prosthetics intended for animal use and veterinary supplies intended for animal use. As used in this subsection, the term “prescription drugs intended for animal use” shall mean a drug dispensed only by or upon the lawful written order of a licensed veterinarian and the term “veterinary supplies” shall mean tangible personal property therapeutic in nature, not normally used absent illness or injury and not intended for repeated usage.