Diapers, Menstrual Products Are Now Tax-Free In CA Until 2022

CALIFORNIA — Diapers and menstrual products will be tax-free for the next two years, thanks to a law passed in June that took effect on Jan. 1.

The bill, SB-92, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 27. It creates an exemption from state sales taxes for diapers meant for babies and children, as well as "menstrual hygiene products," defined as tampons, sanitary napkins, menstrual sponges and menstrual cups.

The exemption is set to last until Jan. 1, 2022. Anyone who is still taxed for those products can request a refund by bringing a receipt and a state notice to the Tax & Fee Administration, KRON4 reported.

As of last year, 10 states had already eliminated sales taxes on menstrual products, while another five had no sales tax to begin with, according to the New York Times.