An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.
This bill proposes a temporary sales tax exemption for personal hygiene products in Pennsylvania, effective for six months starting July 1, 2026. The measure directly affects individual consumers by removing the sales tax on items such as soap, toothpaste, razors, and feminine hygiene products when purchased during the specified period. To implement this change, the Department of Revenue must publish online guidance defining eligible products and clarifying that the tax exclusion applies to the purchase date rather than the delivery date. The legislation amends the existing Tax Reform Code to add these specific exclusions without altering other parts of the tax system.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 13, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shelby Labs
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Carl Metzgar
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Eric Weaknecht
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Olsommer
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Michael Stender
RRepublican
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