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HB5522 • 2026
Relating to creating an annual sales tax holiday for the sales of feminine hygiene products.
Relating to creating an annual sales tax holiday for the sales of feminine hygiene products.
Taxes
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-02-13
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To House Finance
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2026-02-13
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Introduced in House
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2026-02-13
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To Finance
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2026-02-13
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Relating to creating an annual sales tax holiday for the sales of feminine hygiene products.
Current Bill Text
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HB 5522 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 5522 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION FISCAL NOTE Introduced House Bill 5522 By Delegate Hamilton [Introduced February 13, 2026; referred to the Committee on Finance] A BILL to amend and reenact the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §11-15-9v, relating to creating an annual sales tax holiday for the sales of feminine hygiene products and diapers. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 15. CONSUMERS SALES AND SERVICE TAX. §11-15-9v. Tax Holiday for feminine hygiene products and diapers. (a) There is established an annual sales tax holiday on the sale of feminine hygiene products and diapers. Feminine hygiene products and diapers sold on the second Saturday of May and Friday directly preceding and Sunday directly following the second Saturday of each May are exempt from taxes imposed by §11-15-1 et seq. of this code. (b) For the purposes of this section, "feminine hygiene product" means personal care products that are primarily designed for use in connection with menstruation or post-menstrual care, including but not limited to tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual cups, menstrual sponges, and similar absorbent or collection products, whether disposable or reusable. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to provide an annual sales tax holiday for feminine hygiene products and diapers. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: