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GA HR1478

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Karla Drenner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution expressing support for tax parity between breast pump collection/storage supplies and infant formula, which is generally already exempt from state sales and use tax
  • Highlights that CDC, WHO, AAP, AAFP, and NIH recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of an infant's life
  • Notes that average maternity leave is 10 weeks, leaving working mothers reliant on breast pumps for an additional 14 weeks to meet breastfeeding recommendations
  • Argues that taxing breast pumps and related supplies while exempting infant formula creates an inequitable financial burden on mothers
  • Non-binding resolution sponsored by Representatives Drenner (85th), Henson (86th), and Carter (92nd); directs the Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press

Legislative Description

Parity for breast pump collection and storage supplies; support

Last Action

House Second Readers

6/15/2020

Full Bill Text

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