Breast Pump Coalition to push for Illinois sales tax repeal
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:29 AM CST, Thu January 13, 2022
WASHINGTON - A subgroup of AAHomecare’s Breast Pump Policy Coalition has engaged lobbyists in Illinois to assist with repealing the sales tax for breast pumps. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez in November introduced H.B. 4234, which would allow breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies, and breast pump kits to be exempt from the taxes beginning July 1, 2022. The bill now has 14 co-sponsors and was referred to the Rules Committee on the opening day of the legislative session on Jan. 5. Currently, only eight states in the U.S. exempt sales tax for breastfeeding equipment, while infant formula is generally tax-free. A handful of states have limited exemptions, where pumps are exempt subject to certain stipulations. A companion bill is expected in the Senate. If you would like further information about this initiative, please visit parityforpumps.com/illinois.
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