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Bill would exempt nonprofits that give away durable medical equipment from sales tax
Summary
House Bill 2175 would exempt free durable medical equipment (DME) providers — licensed, tax‑exempt nonprofits that supply wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and similar items — from retail sales and use tax on items necessary to provide care; sponsor Rep. Mark Clicker and a long‑time nonprofit operator urged passage, while staff presented a small fiscal impact estimate.
House Finance Committee members heard a briefing Jan. 27 on House Bill 2175, which would exempt providers that deliver durable medical equipment free of charge from retail sales and use tax on items reasonably necessary for operation.
Christina King, staff to the committee, told members the bill narrows the tax exemption to “items reasonably necessary for the operation of and provision of health care by free durable medical equipment providers” and that the…
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