HB 281
AN ACT relating to sales and use tax exemptions for firearm-related items.
In Plain Language
This bill removes sales tax from firearms, ammunition, and firearm-related items like body armor, safety devices, and storage devices. It also exempts firearm safety courses and ear protection from sales tax, as well as fees for firearm-related activities. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.
Official summary
Amend KRS 139.010, relating to sales and use taxes, to define "ammunition," "antique firearm," "body armor," firearm," "firearm muffler or silencer," "firearm-related accessory," "firearm safety course," "firearm safety device," and "firearm storage device"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt ammunition, antique firearms, body armor, firearms, firearm-related accessories, firearm safety courses, firearm safety devices, firearm storage devices, noise cancelling ear protection, and admissions or program fees related to certain firearm-related activities; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.
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to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Feb 7, 2025
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