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HB 1165 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Hygiene Products Protections/Sales Tax.

This bill exempts specific menstrual hygiene products from North Carolina's state sales tax and establishes a program to certify products that do not contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals. The legislation defines qualifying items as tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins that have been verified as free of these substances through a certification process administered by the Department of Commerce. Manufacturers must apply for certification by providing evidence that their products meet established PFAS standards, and the Department can decertify products if they fail to comply or provide false information. To support the initial rollout of this certification program before permanent rules are finalized, the bill appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by exempting essential hygiene products from sales tax, reducing the financial burden on consumers.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
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The bill text has been updated from a draft version to the official first edition, changing the internal document identifier and adding a note directing users to the official website for a complete list of sponsors. The substantive policy content regarding hygiene product protections and sales tax exemptions remains unchanged in this specific segment.
TECHNICAL

The internal tracking number for the bill was changed from 'DRH30572-NIfa-149' to 'H1165-v-1' to reflect the official edition status.

The sponsor list was replaced with a reference to the North Carolina General Assembly website, removing the blank 'Referred to' section and adding a specific committee referral date.

The header date was updated from April 30, 2026, to May 4, 2026, likely reflecting the official filing or referral date.

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Committee
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May 4, 2026
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Apr 30, 2026
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0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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