HB17-1127 Summary

• Creates a state sales tax exemption for all sales, storage, and use of feminine hygiene products effective January 1, 2018

• Defines "feminine hygiene products" to include tampons, menstrual pads and sanitary napkins, pantiliners, menstrual sponges, and menstrual cups

• Allows local statutory taxing jurisdictions to adopt the same exemption by express inclusion in their sales and use tax ordinances or resolutions

• Declares the exemption is intended to increase affordability of feminine hygiene products and redress the inequitable tax burden on women for whom such products are medically essential

• Effective date is 90 days after final adjournment of the legislature (August 9, 2017), subject to referendum petition and voter approval if challenged