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House passes exemption for home medical equipment after floor debate and failed refund amendment
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 29 to exempt certain home medical equipment from sales tax after debate over whether the exemption should be implemented as an immediate point‑of‑sale break or a post‑purchase refund; an amendment to require refunds and tracking failed on the floor.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor debated and passed House Bill 29, a measure to exempt certain home medical equipment and supplies from state sales and use tax for purchases used in the home.
Representative Paula S. Julander, sponsor of HB29, said the bill "is a sales tax exempt bill" meant to help "the sick, the disabled, the elderly, who must have these items." She framed the measure as a humanitarian provision for individuals who must use hospital‑level equipment at home, noting that comparable exemptions exist in neighboring states.
Representative Martin R. Stevens proposed an amendment to…
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