Exempts grooming and hygiene products and certain baby products from sales and use tax.

New Jersey's A 216 bill exempts grooming and hygiene products (such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and sunscreen) and specific baby items (including car seats, cribs, nursing bottles, and strollers) from the state's sales and use tax. Previously, these items were taxable, but the bill removes that tax, directly benefiting consumers who purchase them. The exemption applies regardless of whether products are classified as over-the-counter drugs, and the bill clearly defines covered items to avoid confusion. The tax change will take effect two months after the bill is enacted.