Kansas2026Passed Legislature
HB2073
HB2073: Sales Tax Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products and Diapers
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 9:52 AM
In one sentence
This bill proposes to remove the sales tax on feminine hygiene products and diapers in Kansas.
What it does
- Creates a new exemption from state sales tax for feminine hygiene products.
- Creates a new exemption from state sales tax for diapers.
- Amends existing law K.S.A. 79-3606 to include these items as exempt goods.
Who it affects
- Consumers who buy feminine hygiene products or diapers in Kansas.
- Retail stores that sell these items to customers.
- The state government agencies responsible for collecting sales tax.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill text does not define exactly which specific items count as feminine hygiene products or diapers.
- The official status shows the bill 'Died in Committee,' meaning it did not become law based on this record.
- No effective date is listed because the legislation was not finalized into a signed act.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Sales Tax Exemption
- A rule that allows buyers to purchase certain items without paying the extra tax usually added at checkout.
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Items used for menstrual care, such as pads and tampons.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Providing a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products and diapers.
Official activity
Bill history
- Died in CommitteeHouse
- Withdrawn from House Committee on Interstate Cooperation ; Referred to House Committee on Interstate CooperationHouse
- Referred to House Committee on TaxationHouse
- IntroducedHouse