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SB117 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.

Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Shelli Yoder
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the specific products that qualify for the exemption, nor does it mention updates to broader tax laws or exemptions from other taxes and fees.

Indiana Sales Tax Exemption for Menstrual Products

This bill removes sales tax on products used to manage menstruation in Indiana.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the sales tax on menstrual discharge collection devices.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who buy menstrual products in Indiana

Terms To Know

Menstrual discharge collection devices
Items like tampons, pads, and cups used during menstruation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify which products exactly qualify for the exemption.
  • It is unclear how this change will affect state revenue.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Senator Randolph added as coauthor

  2. 2025-12-09 Senate

    Authored by Senator Yoder

  3. 2025-12-09 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.
Sales tax exemption for menstrual discharge collection devices.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning taxation.

Sales tax exemption for menstrual discharge collection devices.

Provides a sales tax exemption for menstrual discharge collection devices.