California
Tax Status
Breast pumps are taxable in California.
Legislation was introduced to exempt pumps from sales tax in 2023. AB-1203 was introduced by Assembly member Jasmeet Bains. It has passed the House and most recently passed the first policy committee in the Senate.
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Interested in This Issue?
If you are interested in this issue, consider contacting your legislator.
Here is some information on how to find out who your Representative is:
Visit the Find Your California Representative’s web page (click link).
Input your California address in the fields and click “Find My District.”
Email your representatives using your email software. In the subject line, make clear why you are writing, such as: “Please support Sales Tax Exemptions for Breast Pumps).”
In the body of the email, write why you support this legislation, such as:
Please support state sales tax exemption for breast pumps and supplies. Breast pumps are basic necessities for breastfeeding mothers, especially for working moms that have returned to the workforce. They’re also vital in many other situations, such as when the mother or infant face health issues and must be separated during care, or when infants are premature and unable to latch. Breast pumps and supplies should be exempt from sales tax without restriction. Eliminating this tax is one step we can take to improve access to breastfeeding for women of all socioeconomic statuses. Thank you for your consideration.
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