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Vol. 2026 · Bill Detail · Special Edition

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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AL · HB15INTRO · 1 COSPONSOR

Taxation, sales tax exemptions, sales and use tax exemption with local option provided for purchases of optical aids, including eyeglasses and contact lenses.

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This bill would remove state sales and use tax from the sale of optical aids, such as eyeglasses and contact lenses, when prescribed by a licensed physician or optometrist. This change would make these items cheaper for consumers by eliminating the state sales tax, though county and municipal sales taxes would still apply unless locally approved for exemption. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2026.

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