Bill > HB0489

This bill amends the definition of "prosthetic device" in Utah's sales tax code to explicitly include corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses. Specifically, the bill adds corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to the list of items considered prosthetic devices, which are devices worn on or in the body to replace a missing body part, prevent or correct a physical deformity, or support a weak or deformed body part. Previously, corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses were specifically excluded from the definition of prosthetic devices. By including these items in the definition, the bill likely changes how these medical devices are treated for sales tax purposes, potentially providing tax exemptions or different tax treatment. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and tax authorities time to prepare for the change in classification.

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