Feminine Hygiene Tax Exemption: Mississippi House Bill No. 201

Mississippi House Bill No. 201, passed during the regular session of 2024, changes Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to exempt retail sales of feminine hygiene products from sales taxes. This legislative effort, which takes effect on July 1, 2024, intends to reduce customers' financial burdens by making important feminine hygiene products more inexpensive and accessible. The bill, which was released on January 17, 2024, represents a critical step toward promoting Mississippi residents' well-being and economic relief through targeted tax relief measures.