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Committee hears broader bill to exempt diapers and essential childcare products from sales tax
Summary
House Bill 1307 would exempt child and adult diapers and a list of essential childcare products from sales-and-use tax starting Jan. 1, 2026. Staff briefed the committee on eligibility, DOR implementation responsibilities and fiscal estimates; Representative Michelle Caldier sponsored the bill and emphasized family relief.
House Finance held a public hearing Feb. 7 on House Bill 1307, which would create a sales-and-use tax exemption for child and adult diapers and a range of "essential childcare products" starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Christina King, staff to the committee, summarized the bill’s scope: the exemption would cover child and adult diapers and items designed for infants and children under 5, including cribs, strollers, baby wipes, car and booster seats, child safety cabinet locks and certain clothing. The Department of Revenue must adopt rules…
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