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HB 5522WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia creates an annual sales tax holiday for feminine hygiene products and diapers

Original title: Relating to creating an annual sales tax holiday for the sales of feminine hygiene products.

Last action · February 13, 2026: To House FinanceSponsor: Anitra Hamilton

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia establishes an annual sales tax holiday exempting feminine hygiene products and diapers from the during a three-day period each May. The exemption applies starting on the second Saturday of May and includes the preceding Friday and following Sunday.

Background

Sales tax holidays are temporary periods when state and local sales taxes are waived or reduced on specific categories of goods, such as clothing, school supplies, or emergency preparedness items. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

West Virginia consumers

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the sales tax holiday take place?

It takes place annually during a three-day period: the second Saturday of May, the Friday directly preceding it, and the Sunday directly following it.

Which specific items are included in the tax exemption?

The exemption covers diapers and feminine hygiene products, which include tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual cups, and menstrual sponges.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

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Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee
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Feb 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee
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Feb 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
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Connected Entities

Anitra Hamilton, West Virginia Legislature

PersonAnitra Hamilton“Delegate who introduced the bill”Map →

OrganizationWest Virginia Legislature“The legislative body enacting the bill”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

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