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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Bill H.3267 exempts children's apparel and diapers from the sales tax
Last action · April 21, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5313Sponsor: Marcus Vaughn
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts bill H.3267 exempts clothing, shoes, accessories, and diapers for children aged 5 and younger from the state sales tax. The measure amends to include these items under existing sales tax exemptions.
Families with young children experience a reduction in retail costs on everyday apparel and infant hygiene products.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Families with young children
Purchases of clothing, shoes, accessories, and diapers for children aged 5 and younger are exempt from the sales tax.
Retailers
Sellers of children's apparel and diapers must adjust point-of-sale systems to remove the sales tax for eligible items.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age group does the sales tax exemption cover?
Are children's diapers included in the tax exemption?
Are items like jewelry or bags included as tax-exempt accessories?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
6 actions- Apr 21, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5313
- Feb 25, 2026HouseReporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025HouseReporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- Sep 19, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Revenue
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Study Order Companion
Bill H.3267 was accompanied by a study order and cross-referenced with H5313 during its legislative progress.
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