HB 15·AL·house
Taxation, sales tax exemptions, sales and use tax exemption with local option provided for purchases of optical aids, including eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jun 25, 2025
Sponsor: Mark Shirey (R)
Latest Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Ways and Means Education)
Mar 19, 2026
Summary
The bill removes the sales and use tax on the gross proceeds from selling optical aids such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. It applies to retailers and other sellers, lowering costs for consumers who need vision correction. The change updates Alabama’s tax code to treat these items as tax‑exempt medical goods.
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