Despite the absolute necessity of diapers, in 33 states they aren’t treated like an essential item. They’re taxed like a luxury good. This leaves 1 in 3 moms struggling to afford them.
While eliminating the diaper tax is not a complete solution to diaper need, it could allow many families to pay for another month’s supply. Support is not currently provided by federal assistance programs like WIC or SNAP (formerly called “food stamps”) so every diaper counts.
Help Baby2Baby advocate for change. Find your state. Tweet your governor.
*make sure to tag @baby2baby and use the hashtag #changethediapertax
Sample tweet:
Hey @Name, I’m joining @Baby2Baby to help change the diaper tax. Diapers should be treated like the essential item they are and shouldn’t be taxed like a luxury good. Please help repeal this tax in STATE and help parents struggling to diaper their children. #changethediapertax
These States Have No Current Legislation
Arizona taxes diapers between 5.6% and 9.6%.
Ask governor @DougDucey to change the diaper tax.
Arkansas taxes diapers at 6.5%.
Ask governor @AsaHutchinson to change the diaper tax.
Georgia taxes diapers between 4% and 8%.
Ask governor @GovKemp to change the diaper tax.
Hawaii taxes diapers between 4% and 4.7%.
Ask governor @GovHawaii to change the diaper tax.
Idaho taxes diapers at 6%.
Ask governor @GovernorLittle to change the diaper tax.
Illinois taxes diapers at 6.25%.
Ask governor @GovPritzker to change the diaper tax.
Indiana taxes diapers at 7%.
Ask governor @GovHolcomb to change the diaper tax.
Kentucky taxes diapers at 6%.
Ask governor @GovAndyBeshear to change the diaper tax.
Maine taxes diapers at 5.5%.
Ask governor @GovJanetMills to change the diaper tax.
Michigan taxes diapers at 6%.
Ask governor @GovWhitmer to change the diaper tax.
Mississippi taxes diapers at 7%.
Ask governor @tatereeves to change the diaper tax.
Nebraska taxes diapers between 5.5% and 7%.
Ask governor @GovRicketts to change the diaper tax.
Nevada taxes diapers between 6.85% and 8.15%.
Ask governor @GovSisolak to change the diaper tax.
New Mexico taxes diapers between 5.12% and 8.1%.
Ask governor @GovMLG to change the diaper tax.
North Carolina taxes diapers between 4.75% and 7%.
Ask governor @NC_Governor to change the diaper tax.
North Dakota taxes diapers at 5%.
Ask governor @DougBurgum to change the diaper tax.
Oklahoma taxes diapers between 4.5% and 11%.
Ask governor @GovStitt to change the diaper tax.
South Carolina taxes diapers at 6%.
Ask governor @henrymcmaster to change the diaper tax.
South Dakota taxes diapers between 4% and 6%.
Ask governor @govkristinoem to change the diaper tax.
Tennessee taxes diapers between 7% and 9.75%
Ask governor @GovBillLee to change the diaper tax.
Texas taxes diapers between 6.25% and 8.25%.
Ask governor @GregAbbott_TX to change the diaper tax.
Utah taxes diapers between 4.7% and 8.35%.
Ask governor @GovCox to change the diaper tax.
Virginia taxes diapers at 1.5%.
Ask governor @GlennYoungkin to change the diaper tax.
Washington taxes diapers between 6.5% and 9.5%.
Ask governor @GovInslee to change the diaper tax.
West Virginia taxes diapers between 6% and 7%.
Ask governor @WVGovernor to change the diaper tax.
Wisconsin taxes diapers between 5% and 5.6%.
Ask governor @GovEvers to change the diaper tax.
Wyoming taxes diapers between 4% and 6%.
Ask governor @GovernorGordon to change the diaper tax.
These States Have Pending Legislation
Alabama taxes diapers between 4% and 10%. And while legislation has been introduced in the House, it is still pending.
Now is the time to urge governor @kayiveyforgov to change the diaper tax.
Colorado taxes diapers at 2.9%. And while legislation has passed the House, it is still pending in the Senate.
Now is the time to urge governor @jaredpolis to change the diaper tax.
Iowa taxes diapers at 6%. And while legislation has been introduced in the Senate, it is still pending.
Now is the time to urge governor @KimReynoldsIA to change the diaper tax.
Kansas taxes diapers between 6.1% and 9.1%. And while legislation has been introduced in the House, it is still pending.
Now is the time to urge governor @GovLauraKelly to change the diaper tax.
Missouri taxes diapers between 4.2% and 10.8%. And while legislation has been introduced in the House, it is still pending.
Now is the time to urge governor @mikeparson to change the diaper tax.
Ohio taxes diapers at 5.75%. And while legislation has been introduced in the Senate, it is still pending.
Now is the time to urge governor @MikeDeWine to change the diaper tax.
These States Have Already Removed Sales Tax on Diapers
As of 2020, California no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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As of 2018, Connecticut no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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Starting July 2022, Florida will not tax diapers for one year. But 33 states do.
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As of 2021, Louisiana no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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Starting July 2022, Maryland will no longer tax diapers. But 33 states do.
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Massachusetts no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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Minnesota no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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New Jersey no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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New York no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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Pennsylvania no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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Rhode Island no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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Vermont no longer taxes diapers. But 33 states do.
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