Sales tax; exempt sales of children's diapers.
HB 797 exempts sales of children's diapers from Mississippi's state sales tax. The bill amends Mississippi Code § 27-65-111 to add "sales of children's diapers" to the list of tax-exempt items, directly affecting parents, caregivers, and retailers selling these products. This change removes the sales tax burden on diaper purchases for children, aligning with existing exemptions for items like medicines and educational materials. The policy change is a straightforward addition to the state's tax code with no new implementation requirements.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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Referred To Ways and Means
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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Timaka James-Jones
DDemocratic
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