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Legislation Would Eliminate Tax on Feminine Products

LEGISLATION PENDING IN THE STATE SENATE LIFTS THE SALES TAX ON FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN ILLINOIS.

 

THE BILL IS SPONSORED BY SENATOR MELINDA BUSH OF GRAYSLAKE, AND REMOVES THE SIX AND A QUARTER PERCENT STATE SALES TAX ON THESE ITEMS.

 

 

BUSH ADDS THIS WILL ALSO HELP SENIORS BY EXEMPTING INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS AS WELL.

 

 

THE BILL PASSED A SENATE COMMITTEE, ALTHOUGH LAWMAKERS ARE LOOKING INTO THE CHANGE CAN BE MADE VIA RULE INSTEAD OF PASSING A NEW STATE LAW.

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