North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 16 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 595 — Hygiene Product Sales Tax Exemption.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 595 has been updated to clarify the definition of "feminine hygiene products" by removing a space in "pantyliners," making it consistent as "panty liners." This minor wording change is important as it ensures clarity and accuracy in the language of the bill, which can affect how it is understood and implemented in legislation regarding access to these products. Overall, it reflects a commitment to precise language in legal documents.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 595 Short Title:
595 Apr 19, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10285-MCf-15 Short Title:
Representative von Haefen.
Representatives von Haefen, Dahle, Butler, and Belk (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HYGIENE PRODUCTS FROM SALES TAX.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 20, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HYGIENE PRODUCTS FROM SALES TAX.
– Tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar tangible personal property designed for feminine hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle but does not include "grooming and hygiene products." … (94) Grooming and hygiene products.
– Tampons, pantyliners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar tangible personal property designed for feminine hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle but does not include "grooming and hygiene products." … (94) Grooming and hygiene products.
*DRH10285-MCf-15*
*H595-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 27 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (27)

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 595?
HB 595 is sponsored by Julie von Haefen (Democratic), K. Smith, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Hunter, Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Brian Turner (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Adcock, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Clemmons, Cooper-Suggs, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Fisher, Gailliard, Gill, Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Joe John (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 595?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
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