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CA AB2522

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Gonzalez

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts over-the-counter medications from California state sales and use tax until January 1, 2032
  • Defines over-the-counter medication as nonprescription drugs regulated by the FDA under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
  • Exemption applies only to state taxes; local sales taxes, transactions taxes, and state taxes dedicated to local funding (including Local Revenue Fund 2011) remain in effect
  • Requires the Department to report annually to the Legislature starting January 1, 2028, on the number of exempt transactions and total tax revenue forgone
  • Takes effect immediately as a tax levy upon passage

Legislative Description

Sales and Use Tax Law: exemption: over-the-counter medication.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/9/2026

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