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Arkansas House Bill HB1881

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HB1881

Introduced
3/20/25  
Refer
3/20/25  

Caption

To Add Menstrual Discharge Collection Devices To The List Of Items Exempt From Sales And Use Tax During The Sales Tax Holiday.

Impact

The introduction of HB1881 is significant in that it encourages greater accessibility to menstrual products by reducing their cost at the point of sale. By expanding the definition of exempt items to include menstrual discharge collection devices, the bill seeks to promote health equity and awareness. Moreover, it reflects a growing recognition of the importance of menstrual health and its implications for public health policy in the state. This change could potentially influence consumer behavior by making these products more financially viable for the general public, particularly for low-income individuals.

Summary

House Bill 1881 aims to amend the sales tax holiday in Arkansas by including menstrual discharge collection devices, such as tampons, menstrual cups, and other related products, within the list of items exempt from sales and use tax during this holiday period. This bill identifies these devices explicitly, ensuring that they are recognized and included in the existing legal framework concerning tax exemptions during the sales tax holiday. The intent of this amendment is to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who purchase these essential products.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, the bill may face contention regarding the broader implications of extending tax exemptions. Critics of similar measures often raise concerns about the fiscal impact on state tax revenue and whether such exemptions foster the right balance within the state’s tax code. Proponents argue that the social benefits, particularly for women's health, far outweigh the financial considerations. Ensuring that menstrual products are tax-exempt during the sales tax holiday can be seen as a significant step toward recognizing the unique needs of women in the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1364

To Create A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Breast Pumps, Breast Pump Collection And Storage Supplies, Breast Pump Kits, And Related Items.

AR HB1796

To Create A Sales Tax Holiday For Gun Safes And Gun Safety Devises.

AR HB1661

To Repeal The Sales And Use Tax On Food And Food Ingredients; And To Exempt Food And Food Ingredients From Sales And Use Tax.

AR HB1717

To Exempt Over-the-counter Drugs Prescribed By A Medical Professional From Sales And Use Tax; And To Clarify Which Medical Professionals May Prescribe Drugs That Are Exempt From Sales And Use Tax.

AR SB541

To Create A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Certain Items And Services Sold To A Cemetery.

AR SB530

To Create A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Certain Sales To A Cultivation Facility.

AR SB540

To Create A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Certain Items Related To Human Burial; And To Exempt A Portion Of The Purchase Price Of A Casket, Burial Vault, Casket Insert, Or Cremation Urn From Sales And Use Tax.

AR HB1719

To Provide A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Products And Services Related To Electronic Prescribing; And To Exempt Electronic Prescription Systems And Services From Sales And Use Tax.

AR HB1654

To Provide Sales And Use Tax Exemptions For Data Centers; And To Provide A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Data Center Equipment, Data Center Costs, Certain Services Provided To A Data Center, And Electricity Used By A Data Center.

AR HB1490

To Create A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For The Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.