Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 115: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for menstrual discharge collection devices.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 115 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for menstrual discharge collection devices. Primary sponsor: George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 139.010, relating to the sales and use taxes, to define "menstrual discharge collection devices"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of menstrual discharge collection devices; apply to sales or purchases made on or after August 1, 2026, but before August 1, 2030; require the Department of Revenue to report annually to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue the total exemptions claimed for the previous fiscal year; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report to the Legislative Research Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House