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LD 1734: An Act To Exempt Over-The-Counter Medicines From The Sales And Use Tax

Mattie DaughtryIntroduced

LD 1734 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act To Exempt Over-The-Counter Medicines From The Sales And Use Tax. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Reduces direct out-of-pocket costs for consumers
  • Decreases tax burden on essential health purchases

Risks

  • Reduces state tax revenue
  • May require budget adjustments in other areas

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Increases affordability of medical supplies for low-income households
  • Supports preventive self-care access

Risks

  • Potential reduction in available funds for public social programs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for significant state revenue loss requires careful fiscal balancing.

Limitation

Analysis limited to summary abstract; full fiscal impact report not provided.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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