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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Recommit, enacting clause stricken
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to exempt feminine hygiene products from New York State sales tax.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends paragraph 3 of subdivision (a) of section 1115 of the tax law, as amended by chapter 201 of the laws of 1976.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
Justification
New York State exempts certain items from state sales tax, including drugs and medicine, medical equipment and certain medical supplies as well as prosthetic aids. Feminine hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary napkins, are an undeniable medical necessity, yet unlike other medical devices, they are subject to state sales tax.
This bill would correct the fundamental imbalance that currently existing in New York State by exempting certain feminine hygiene products, including but not limited to, sanitary napkins and tampons from New York State sales tax.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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