Exempts groceries, health care services, and utility services from state taxes.

Hawaii HB2521 amends Chapter 237 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt groceries, health care services, and utility services from state taxes. Groceries are defined as food items sold for home consumption, excluding alcoholic beverages, tobacco, prepared food, soft drinks, dietary supplements, and items from vending machines. Health care services include those provided by licensed professionals under specific chapters of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Utility services cover electricity, water, sewer, natural gas, cable, and telecommunications. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2027.

Exempts groceries, health care services, and utility services from state taxes.

Hawaii HB2521 amends Chapter 237 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt groceries, health care services, and utility services from state taxes. Groceries are defined as food items sold for home consumption, excluding alcoholic beverages, tobacco, prepared food, soft drinks, dietary supplements, and items from vending machines. Health care services include those provided by licensed professionals under specific chapters of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Utility services cover electricity, water, sewer, natural gas, cable, and telecommunications. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2027.