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AB 1082

Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for breastfeeding equipment. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Margaret Arney and 13 co-sponsors

Wisconsin would exempt sales of breastfeeding equipment from sales and use tax, reducing costs for families and healthcare providers buying items like pumps and related gear.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 1082

Summary of Assembly Bill 1082 (2025, Wisconsin) — Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Breastfeeding Equipment

1. Purpose and Intent

  • AB 1082 seeks to create a sales and use tax exemption for equipment used for breastfeeding.
  • The bill is designed to reduce the cost burden on individuals and families purchasing breastfeeding-related items.

2. Key Provisions and Changes

  • Establishes a sales and use tax exemption specifically for breastfeeding equipment.
    • While the exact statutory language is not included here, typical design would exempt items such as breast pumps, pump parts, nursing bras, and other equipment marketed for breastfeeding purposes (subject to bill text and final definitions).
  • The exemption would apply to transactions subject to Wisconsin sales and use tax, and may include requirements or limitations typical of exemptions (e.g., definition of eligible items, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and administrative provisions for tax collection).
  • Administrative and procedural notes:
    • The bill has been introduced and read in the Assembly, then referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, indicating a fiscal policy and revenue impact focus.
    • A fiscal estimate was received on March 19, 2026, suggesting consideration of budgetary impact and revenue effects.
    • The bill has several coauthors and cosponsors from both Assembly and Senate, signaling broad legislative interest.

3. Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiaries:
    • Wisconsin residents and households purchasing breastfeeding equipment.
    • Healthcare facilities or retailers that sell breastfeeding equipment, as they would collect sales tax exemptions on qualifying items.
  • Indirect Impacts:
    • Potential reduction in out-of-pocket costs for families.
    • Possible broader implications for employers or insurers if breastfeeding equipment is considered part of healthcare-related expenses (depends on final language and definitions).

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status:
    • Introduced in February 2026 by a group of Representatives.
    • Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means (as of February 26, 2026).
    • The Legislative record shows additional activity in March 2026, including a fiscal estimate and the addition of several co-sponsors.
  • Next Steps (typical process for Wisconsin):
    • Committee deliberations in Ways and Means.
    • Potential amendments and floor votes in the Assembly and Senate.
    • If passed, signatures from the Governor to become law.
  • Budgetary Considerations:
    • A fiscal estimate was received, indicating the measure would be evaluated for its impact on state revenues and the budget.
    • Details on the estimated fiscal impact are not provided in the summary but would be included in the fiscal note.

5. Additional Context

  • No lobbying principals have officially reported interest on this bill during the current session according to the available records.
  • The bill has a wide slate of co-sponsors, reflecting bipartisan or cross-district support for maternal health-related exemptions.

If you’d like, I can pull the official bill text to extract precise definitions (which items are covered, any caps or limitations), the exact scope of the exemption, and the anticipated fiscal impact.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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