Missouri HB648: Reduces the tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

FIRST REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SHARP (37). 0981H.01I DANARADEMANMILLER,ChiefClerk Toamendchapter144,RSMo,byaddingtheretoonenewsectionrelatingtoreducedsalestax rates for certain hygiene products. Section A. Chapter 144, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 144.016, to read as follows: 144.016. 1. Beginning October 1, 2025, the tax levied and imposed under chapter144onallretailsalesoffemininehygieneproductsanddiapersshallbeleviedat a rate not exceeding the rate of sales tax levied on the retail sale of food. 2. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Diapers", absorbent garments worn by infants or toddlers who are not toilet-trained or by individuals who are incapable of controlling their bladder or bowel movements; (2) "Feminine hygiene products", tampons, pads, liners, and cups; (3) "Food", the same meaning as defined under section 144.014. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Mark Sharp (D, 037) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2025: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 9, 2025: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 8, 2025: Read First Time (H)
4. December 20, 2024: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB648?

HB648 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Reduces the tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products.

What is the status of HB648?

In committee as of May 15, 2025. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB648?

Mark Sharp (D, 037).

Where is the official record for HB648?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB648&year=2025&code=R