2026 House Bill 5496

Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age.

A bill to provide for the levy, collection, and administration of an excise tax on the sale of certain wireless communications devices in this state; to provide for the distribution of the proceeds of the excise tax; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to allow the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe certain penalties.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 29, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Mark Tisdel (R-55) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Thomas Kuhn (R-57), Tim Kelly (R-93) and Nancy DeBoer (R-86)

Referred to the Committee on Finance