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Relief for Families: Sales Tax Suspension on Essential Items.

This act allows states and local governments to use coronavirus recovery funds to temporarily suspend sales taxes on selected essential items. This aims to reduce citizens' living costs by temporarily lowering prices of basic necessities like food and clothing.
Key points
Allows sales tax suspension on items such as food, diapers, medicines, clothing (up to $100 per item), and school supplies.
The tax suspension can last from 3 days to 3 months and requires a two-week notice period.
The changes aim to provide direct financial relief to families by reducing the cost of everyday purchases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3842
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2022-03-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Relief for Families Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3842.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows sales tax suspension on items such as food, diapers, medicines, clothing (up to $100 per item), and school supplies.
  • The tax suspension can last from 3 days to 3 months and requires a two-week notice period.
  • The changes aim to provide direct financial relief to families by reducing the cost of everyday purchases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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