LD1734 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax.

What is the status of LD1734?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1734?

Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1734?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1734&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1734: An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax

Q: What does LD1734 do?

In its own words: An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax" Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Sales" and inserting the following: 'Beginning January 1, 2026, sales' Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the 3rd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "66" the following: ', as amended' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUM.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax" Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Sales" and inserting the following: 'Beginning January 1, 2026, sales' Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the 3rd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "66" the following: ', as amended' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUM.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax" Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in the first line (page 1, line 4 in L.D.) by striking out the following: "Sales" and inserting the following: 'Beginning January 1, 2026, sales' Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 5 in paragraph B in the 3rd line (page 1, line 8 in L.D.) by inserting after the following: "66" the following: ', as amended' Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2. Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY 2200 This amendment specifies that the form and format requirements in the bill are those 2211 contained in the Code of Federal Regulations as amended. Page 1 - 132LR2190(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Maine LD1734: An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax

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