MISSOURI — A new Missouri bill, if passed, could reduce the state tax owed on diapers and feminine hygiene products.
According to House Bill 483, it would also reduce state tax owed on vitamins or minerals used to support prenatal and menstrual phases. The bill has been sponsored by Republican Wendy Hausman of District 65 in St. Charles County.
The bill states the taxes owed on these products would be the same rate currently owed on other groceries or food.
Missouri is one of 21 states that taxes diapers and feminine hygiene products as luxury items. These products are currently taxed at the state’s luxury rate of 4.225 percent, while other grocery items are taxed 1.225 percent.
If the bill is passed, it will take effect on August 28 of this year.