Overview
- Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton filed House Bill 175 to create an annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping.
- The proposed exemption would run from 12:01 a.m. the first Friday of August through midnight the following Sunday each year.
- Most clothing items up to $200 would qualify, with other specified personal items under $3,000 also eligible for the tax break.
- If enacted, the first holiday is slated for Aug. 7–9, 2026.
- Supporters cite relief for household budgets and local retail benefits seen in other states, and the bill is described as bipartisan in local coverage.