Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 438 — To amend Section 40-23-4, as last amended by Act 2022-291, Act 2022-293, Act 2022-373, and Act 2022-199, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to sales tax exemptions; to provide for a sales and use tax exemption for certain purchases of diapers; to provide for a sales and use tax exemption for certain purchases of menstrual hygiene products; to provide for definitions; and to provide for rulemaking authority.

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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 2023 Regular 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Taxation, sales tax exemptions, sales and use tax exemption provided for certain purchases of diapers and menstrual hygiene products

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill exempts the purchase of diapers and menstrual hygiene products from state sales and use tax.

  • Section 40-23-4

    The gross proceeds of the sale of diapers for personal use and menstrual hygiene products for personal use.

    This new exemption removes the sales tax burden on purchases of diapers and menstrual hygiene products.

Action History

  1. Introduced and Referred

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

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Not signed on (139)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 438 do?
Taxation, sales tax exemptions, sales and use tax exemption provided for certain purchases of diapers and menstrual hygiene products
Who sponsors HB 438?
HB 438 is sponsored by Neil Rafferty (D).
What is the current status of HB 438?
This bill died with 2023 Regular 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.
Where can I track HB 438?
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