H7697

Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7697 exempts sales tax on scalp hair prostheses and wigs necessary for treating medical hair loss.

Rhode Island H7697 amends the sales and use tax laws to exempt from taxation any scalp hair prosthesis or wig necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition. This bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who require such medical devices for health reasons, ensuring that these essential items are not subject to sales tax.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance