An Act providing for certain sales and use tax exemptions
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5313↗ |
| 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 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:- (yy)(1) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, sales of non-prescription breast pumps, baby lotions, baby oils, baby powders, infant supplies including baby harnesses, carriages, strollers, car seats, restraints, changing tables, cribs and crib blankets, diaper bags, nursing bottles, nipples, teething items or baby wipes. (2)Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, sales of certain apparel products intended to be worn or carried on or about the human body by children 5 years of age and younger, including children’s diapers, children’s clothing, children’s accessories and children’s shoes. “Children’s clothing” shall include items intended to be worn or carried on or about the human body by children 5 years of age and younger, such as shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, coveralls, pajamas, socks, undergarments, suits, uniforms, outerwear, bathing suits, costumes, and safety clothing. “Children’s accessories” shall include non-clothing items that are intended to be worn or carried on or about the human body by children 5 years of age and younger, such as gloves, hosiery, belts, bibs, hair accessories, scarves, ties and hats. “Children’s accessories” shall not include items such as bags, wallets, jewelry, watches, fabrics, sports equipment, umbrellas or wigs.
Section 6 of chapter 64H of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:- (yy)(1) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, sales of non-prescription breast pumps, baby lotions, baby oils, baby powders, infant supplies including baby harnesses, carriages, strollers, car seats, restraints, changing tables, cribs and crib blankets, diaper bags, nursing bottles, nipples, teething items or baby wipes. (2)Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, sales of certain apparel products intended to be worn or carried on or about the human body by children 5 years of age and younger, including children’s diapers, children’s clothing, children’s accessories and children’s shoes. “Children’s clothing” shall include items intended to be worn or carried on or about the human body by children 5 years of age and younger, such as shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, coveralls, pajamas, socks, undergarments, suits, uniforms, outerwear, bathing suits, costumes, and safety clothing. “Children’s accessories” shall include non-clothing items that are intended to be worn or carried on or about the human body by children 5 years of age and younger, such as gloves, hosiery, belts, bibs, hair accessories, scarves, ties and hats. “Children’s accessories” shall not include items such as bags, wallets, jewelry, watches, fabrics, sports equipment, umbrellas or wigs.