Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S2078 — An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill exempts certain medical supplies from state sales tax.

This bill aims to remove state sales tax on specific medical supplies. It seeks to ease financial burdens related to purchasing necessary health products.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means lower prices on specific medical supplies for you since they will no longer be taxed.

Summary

An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds additional items to the list of products covered under existing law.

  • Section 6 of Chapter 64H

    sales of blood test strips and lancets; sales of vitamin and mineral supplements when prescribed by a licensed physician;

    This change expands the list of covered items to include blood test strips, lancets, and certain supplements.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2078 do?
An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax
Who sponsors S2078?
S2078 is sponsored by Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
What is the current status of S2078?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S2078?
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