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NC H622

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Julie von Haefen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts feminine hygiene products (tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and similar items) from North Carolina sales tax effective October 1, 2023
  • Distinguishes feminine hygiene products from general grooming and hygiene products (soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, antiperspirants, sunscreen), which remain taxable
  • Appropriates $500,000 recurring annually from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction for a Feminine Hygiene Products Grant Program
  • Grant program established under G.S. 115C-377 becomes effective July 1, 2023
  • Tax exemption provisions take effect October 1, 2023, and apply to all sales made on or after that date

Legislative Description

Menstrual Equity for All Act

Appropriations; Budgeting; Education; Elementary Education; Funding; Grants; Lgbtq & Gender Issues; Public; Public Instruction D

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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