HB4344Introduced in the House
USE/OCC TX-HOLIDAY
Introduced by Dave Vella, District 68
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates sales tax holiday periods for clothing, school supplies, diapers, wipes, and hygiene products. Provides that the sales tax periods shall run from January 1 through January 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter and from August 1 through August 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter. Requires retailers to clearly label sales tax holiday items as such in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Revenue. Requires the Department of Revenue to establish a public awareness campaign in connection with the sales tax holiday program. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
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