Listen Carefully

Alabama

Conversations are happening across the country to ensure safe, quality hearing assistance is available to those who need it. Check below to see what’s happening in Alabama.

Did you know?

14% of Alabama's population has some form of hearing loss.

Current consumer protection action

Summary: This measure states that the gross proceeds from hearing instruments and hearing aid sales are not subject to sales and use taxes in this provision.

This measure states that this exemption shall not apply to county or municipal sales taxes unless approved by resolution or ordinance adopted by the local governing body.

This measure goes into effect September 1, 2024.

Status: 2nd Chamber

Outlook: This measure has been referred to the  Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee.
This measure is eligible for further consideration in the committee of referral.
The February 28 amendment states that the exemption provided in this measure shall not apply to county or municipal sales taxes unless approved by resolution or ordinance adopted by the local governing body.

Past consumer protection action

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