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KS HB2081

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Taxation

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends an existing sales tax exemption to community pharmacies whose primary purpose is providing services to medically underserved individuals and families, effective July 1, 2026

  • Defines "community pharmacy" as a retail pharmacy engaged in dispensing prescriptions that may also provide other healthcare products or services

  • Exemption applies to tangible personal property and services purchased directly by qualifying pharmacies, as well as contractor purchases for constructing, equipping, maintaining, or remodeling pharmacy facilities

  • Excludes from the exemption any community pharmacy that dispenses prescription drugs intended to cause an abortion

  • Amends K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 79-3606 (the existing sales tax exemption statute) to add community pharmacies alongside the already-exempt primary care clinics and health centers serving medically underserved populations

Legislative Description

Substitute for HB 2081 by Committee on Taxation - Providing a sales tax exemption for community pharmacies serving medically underserved individuals and families.

Last Action

House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Taxation

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Taxation1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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