HB5578 Summary

• Exempts medical appliances from Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, effective January 1, 2025.

• Includes devices used to provide advanced life support services as defined in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act within the medical appliance exemption.

• Exempts Class III medical devices classified by the FDA that are used for cancer treatment pursuant to a prescription, plus all related accessories and components.

• Allows the Department of Revenue to designate additional items as medical appliances by rule.

• Takes effect January 1, 2025.