Support for HB 4058 & HB 4059 - Sales tax: exemptions for certain baby and toddler items
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A letter dated March 20, 2025 from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) to Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair of the House Economic Competitiveness Committee in Lansing, supporting House Bills 4058 and 4059. The letter describes CHPA as the national trade association for manufacturers of over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements and OTC medical devices. It states that the bills would exempt some OTC medical devices, including diapers and breast pumps, from sales tax, and argues the change would make these products more affordable, particularly for lower-income families. It cites similar diaper tax policies in Texas and New York, commends Representatives Smaltz and Boer for introducing the bills, and urges the committee to support their passage.
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“Support for HB 4058 & HB 4059 - Sales tax: exemptions for certain baby and toddler items.”
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CONSUMER HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION CIAPA Taking healthcare personally. March 20, 2025 The Honorable Representative Mike Hoadley Chair, House Economic Competitiveness Committee Anderson House Office Building S-1288 House Office Building Lansing, MI 48933 RE: Support for HB 4058 & HB 4059- Sales tax: exemptions for certain baby and toddler items Chairman Hoadley, On behalf of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the national trade association representing the leading manufacturers of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, dietary supplements, and OTC medical devices, I'd like to express strong support for House Bills 4058 & 4059. These pieces of legislation seek to exempt some OTC medical devices, including diapers and breast pumps, from sales tax. Medical necessities, like diapers and breast pumps, should be exempt from sales tax, just like other essential healthcare items. This change would make these products more affordable for all residents, particularly benefiting lower-income families who spend a disproportionate share of their budget on these basic needs. By removing sales tax on these healthcare essentials, the state can help ensure all citizens have access to the products they need for health and hygiene while reducing financial strain on families. For diapers specifically, an elimination of this tax aligns with similar policies in other states like Texas and New York that recognize the significance of reducing financial barriers for state citizens.’ By adopting this policy, Michigan can further demonstrate its commitment to the well-being of its residents. We commend Representatives Smaltz and Boer for introducing HB 4058 & 4059 and respectfully urge the House Committee on Economic Competitiveness to support their passage. Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to contact me directly if | can provide additional information or perspective. Respectfully submitted, 1 https://nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org/diaper-tax/ 1625 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20006 | Tel: 202.429.9260 | chpa.org
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