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ME · LD1734FINAL · 9 COSPONSORS

An Act to Exempt Over-the-counter Medicines from the Sales and Use Tax

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Plain-English Summary

This bill proposes to remove the sales and use tax on over-the-counter medicines in Maine. If passed, consumers would no longer pay sales tax on many common medicines, including pain relievers, antacids, and cold medicines, as long as they meet federal labeling requirements. This change would take effect for sales made on or after January 1, 2026.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 10 Sponsors
Democrat7Republican3Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeMatthea Larsen Daughtry
  • D · CoDonna Bailey
  • R · CoBruce Bickford
  • D · CoMichelle Boyer
  • D · CoStacy Brenner
  • R · CoMatthew Harrington
  • R · CoRobert Nutting
  • D · CoCameron Reny
  • D · CoKilton Webb
  • D · CoSamuel Zager
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