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HB 26-1048

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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

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HB 26-1048, also known as the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday bill, creates a special weekend in late July each year from 2027 to 2029 where certain school-related items are tax-free. This includes clothing up to $100, school supplies up to $50, and learning aids up to $30 for individuals under 21 years old. The bill allows local governments to also offer this tax break during the same period. Since it has been signed into law, shoppers can look forward to these tax-free weekends starting in 2027.

Official Summary

Section 1 of the bill creates a time-limited state sales and use tax exemption (tax holiday) for back-to-school items. The tax holiday applies to the last weekend of July 2027 and reoccurs at approximately the same time in 2028 and 2029. A "back-to-school item" means an article of clothing, a school supply, or a learning aid that is purchased primarily for use by an individual who is under 21 years old. The exemption for each item is limited by cost as follows:$100 for an article of clothing;$50 for a school supply; and$30 for a learning aid. Section 2 permits a town, city, or county to create a tax holiday for back-to-school items that is identical to the state tax holiday.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2026-05-14
Latest action
2026-01-14
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance
OpenStates
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Topics

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Related Legislation

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amends
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Votes

Adopt amendment L.004
2026-02-26 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Adopt amendment L.001
2026-02-26 · House · passYes: · No: · Other:
Refer House Bill 26-1048, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-02-26 · House · passYes: · No: · Other: