Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin certified proposed ballot language for proposed initiated act that would exempt feminine hygiene products and diapers from sales and use taxes in Arkansas.In the ballot, it specifies:
An act to create a sales and use tax exemption, effective January 1, 2025, for feminine hygiene products and diapers for children and adults, including disposable diapers. The act defines “feminine hygiene products” as tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar tangible personal property designed for feminine hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle. The act defines a “diaper” as an absorbent garment worn by humans who are incapable of, or have difficulty, controlling their bladder or bowel movements.
An act to create a sales and use tax exemption, effective January 1, 2025, for feminine hygiene products and diapers for children and adults, including disposable diapers. The act defines “feminine hygiene products” as tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar tangible personal property designed for feminine hygiene in connection with the human menstrual cycle. The act defines a “diaper” as an absorbent garment worn by humans who are incapable of, or have difficulty, controlling their bladder or bowel movements.
This action clears the way for supporters to begin collecting the required 72,563 valid signatures of registered voters to qualify 2026 general election ballot.
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