HB2854 HFA Fleischauer 2-20

            Delegate Fleischauer moves to amend the bill on page 1, line 9, following the period, by inserting a new paragraph, to read as follows:

 Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, hygiene products are exempt from the tax imposed under this article.

For the purposes of this section:

(1) “Feminine hygiene product” includes sanitary napkins, tampons, menstrual cups, pads, and other similar feminine hygiene products;

(2) “Diapers” means an absorbent incontinence product that is washable or disposable and worn by a person, regardless of age or sex, who cannot control bladder or bowel movements; and

(3) “Hygiene product” means diapers and feminine hygiene products as defined by this subsection.”