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HI SB530

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts from Hawaii's general excise tax the sale of prescription drugs (sold pursuant to doctor's prescription), hearing aids, prosthetic devices, mobility enhancing equipment, and durable medical equipment.

  • Expands the definition of "prosthetic device" to include replacement, corrective, or supportive devices worn on or in the body that artificially replace a missing portion, prevent or correct physical deformity, or support a weak or deformed portion of the body.

  • Exempts repair and replacement parts for all covered medical devices and equipment from the general excise tax.

  • Clarifies that the exemption does not apply to amounts received for services in selling these medical devices and equipment.

  • Effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To The General Excise Tax.

General Excise Tax

Last Action

The conference committee deferred the measure.

4/26/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance3/19/2019
Health3/7/2019
Ways and Means2/7/2019
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/24/2019

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