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MI HB4058

MI HB4058
Sales tax: exemptions; exemption for certain baby and toddler items; provide for. Amends 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51 - 205.78) by adding sec. 4mm.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled"General sales tax act,"(MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4mm.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a comprehensive sales tax exemption for a wide range of baby and toddler-related items, effectively eliminating sales tax on products designed to support infant and early childhood care. The exemption specifically covers essential items such as cribs, playpens, strollers, safety gates, child safety locks, bicycle child carriers, baby exercisers and swings, breast pumps and related supplies, baby bottles, pacifiers, teething rings, baby wipes, changing tables, children's diapers, and baby and toddler clothing. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms like "breast pump" and "breast pump collection and storage supplies," carefully specifying what items are included or excluded from the tax exemption. For example, while breast pump kits and specific breast pump-related supplies are exempt, items like nursing bras, cleaning supplies, and general breast care products are not included in the tax exemption. The legislation aims to reduce the financial burden on families with young children by making essential baby and childcare items more affordable by removing sales tax from these purchases.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

House Economic Competitiveness (10:30:00 3/20/2025 Room 521, House Office Building) (on 03/20/2025)

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