LD1734

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

Failed·4/29/26
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Exempts over-the-counter medicines from Maine's sales and use tax.

This bill modifies Maine's sales and use tax to exempt over-the-counter medicines from taxation, aligning them with prescription medicines. The exemption applies to various types of over-the-counter medicines, including anesthetics, antacids, contraceptive supplies, and products for coughs, colds, asthma, or allergies. The exemption takes effect on January 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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53 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 14, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence