New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 985: Exempts the purchase of certain oral hygiene products from the payment of sales tax
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 985 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts the purchase of certain oral hygiene products from the payment of sales tax. Primary sponsor: Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss from the payment of sales tax.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samra Brouk | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.350
- REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
- PRINT NUMBER 985A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
- REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE