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HB 606 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

TAX/SALES-USE, LOCAL-EXEM: Exempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales and use taxes (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)

HB 606 creates new mandatory exemptions from local sales and use taxes in Louisiana. This bill directly affects residents by eliminating local sales taxes on essential medical items. Specifically, it exempts all drugs prescribed by a physician, dentist, or other authorized prescriber. Additionally, both prescription and nonprescription insulin for personal use will no longer be subject to local sales and use taxes. These changes are set to take effect for taxable periods beginning on or after August 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential medical items (prescription drugs, insulin) from local sales taxes, providing direct tax relief for lower-income residents on necessary healthcare costs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts prescription drugs and insulin from local sales tax, reducing patient costs and improving access to essential medications.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 Last action May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

HB606 Original → HB606 Engrossed · 1 edit · May 14, 2025
MINOR
The bill's title was updated from 'Original' to 'Engrossed' to reflect its final version before signing. The core policy content, including the mandatory sales tax exemption for prescription drugs and insulin, remains unchanged. This version includes standard formatting updates and a corrected header indicating the bill's final status in the 2025 Regular Session.
Scope change
None; the substantive scope and applicability of the bill remain identical to the original version.
TECHNICAL

Updated the document header to reflect the bill's status as 'Engrossed' rather than 'Original', indicating it has passed all legislative stages.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
3
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (9-5).
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Chris Turner
RRepublican
LA
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