North Carolina Removes Tax on Period Products | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

North Carolina just took a historic step forward by unanimously passing a bill to eliminate sales taxes on diapers, baby wipes, and menstrual products — a move that could finally end the stigma and affordability crisis surrounding these essential items. Known as the “Tax-Free Family Essentials Act,” the legislation now heads to the Senate, with advocates celebrating a long-awaited win after years of persistent campaigning. Lawmakers, including Rep. Julie von Haefen, are calling it a moral imperative — these aren’t luxuries, they’re necessities. The bill promises to make products more…