Arkansas HB1881: TO ADD MENSTRUAL DISCHARGE COLLECTION DEVICES TO THE LIST OF ITEMS EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the sales tax holiday; to add menstrual discharge collection devices to the list of items exempt from sales and use tax during the sales tax holiday; and for other purposes. subtitle to add menstrual discharge collection devices to the list of items exempt from sales and use tax during the sales tax holiday.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; TO ADD MENSTRUAL DISCHARGE COLLECTION DEVICES TO THE LIST OF ITEMS EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO ADD MENSTRUAL DISCHARGE COLLECTION DEVICES TO THE LIST OF ITEMS EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 26-52-444(a), concerning the definitions to be used in relation to the sales tax holiday, is amended to add additional subdivisions to read as follows: (7)(A) "Menstrual discharge collection devices" means tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, pads, and other similar tangible personal property designed for use in connection with the human menstrual cycle, but does not include grooming and hygiene products. (B) "Menstrual discharge collection devices" includes period underwear and all other items of clothing that are marketed specifically for use as menstrual discharge collection devices for the human menstrual cycle, such as period swimwear, period running shorts, and period sleep shorts; (8) "Grooming and hygiene products" means soaps and cleaning solutions, shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, antiperspirants, and sun tan *JLL226* 03/20/2025 2:37:48 PM JLL226 HB1881 lotions and screens, regardless of whether the items meet the definition of "over-the-counter-drug"; and (9) "Over-the-counter-drug" means …

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Sponsors

• Denise Ennett (D, 80) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. March 20, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE
3. March 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1881?

HB1881 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO ADD MENSTRUAL DISCHARGE COLLECTION DEVICES TO THE LIST OF ITEMS EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX DURING THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY.

What does HB1881 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the sales tax holiday; to add menstrual discharge collection devices to the list of items exempt from sales and use tax during the sales tax holiday; and for other purposes. subtitle to add menstrual discharge collection devices to the list of items exempt from sales and use tax during the sales tax holiday.

What is the status of HB1881?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1881?

Denise Ennett (D, 80).

Where is the official record for HB1881?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1881