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Committee backs exempting prescription eyewear from sales tax
Utah Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee · February 17, 2026
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Summary
The committee unanimously recommended HB 99, which would exempt prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses from sales and use tax by classifying them as prosthetic devices; supporters said it provides relief to seniors, children and workers who rely on corrective eyewear.
Lawmakers on Feb. 17 voted unanimously to favorably recommend House Bill 99, which would exempt prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses from sales and use taxes by classifying them as prosthetic devices under existing law.
Representative Beloyed said the change corrects a…
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