Authorizes a sales tax exemption for supplies needed to care for infants
HB 3248 proposes to create a sales tax exemption in Missouri for supplies specifically needed to care for infants. The bill would allow parents and caregivers to purchase items such as diapers, formula, and other essential baby care products without paying state sales tax. This change would directly affect families with infants by reducing the cost of raising a baby. The legislation modifies existing sales tax laws to include these infant care supplies in the list of exempt items, similar to how other essential goods are currently treated.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Jones
RRepublican
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