2021 House Bill 4224

House Roll Call 24: Passed

To exempt "personal protective equipment" from the state sales tax. The bill defines this as “items for human wear and designed as protection against injury or disease or as protection against damage or injury of other persons or property but not suitable for general use,” including but not limited to, “breathing masks, face shields, respirators, protective gloves, and safety glasses and goggles.” The exemption would be retroactive to March 10, 2020 and extend through December 31, 2021.

104 Yeas / 6 Nays
Republican (53 Yeas / 5 Nays)
Democrat (51 Yeas / 1 Nay)