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AB 1596·CA·house

Sales and Use Tax Law: exemptions: infant car seats.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Davies
Latest Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

Apr 27, 2026

Legislative status

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee
  3. Reported by Committee
  4. Floor Vote Scheduled
  5. Passed One Chamber
  6. Passed Both Chambers
  7. Sent to Executive
  8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill creates a temporary state sales‑and‑use‑tax exemption for infant car seats, defined as child‑restraint devices that meet federal safety standards. The exemption applies to sales, storage, use or consumption of these seats statewide from Jan. 1, 2027 until Jan. 1, 2032, but not to local taxes. The state will not reimburse local governments for any revenue loss caused by the exemption.

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History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to REV. & TAX. suspense file.
  3. Referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
  4. From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Davies · sponsor
  • Alanis
  • Castillo
  • Hoover
  • Valladares
  • Wallis

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