Indiana Senator Advocates for Repeal of Menstrual Product Sales Tax
What happened
Indiana Senator Shelli Yoder advocated for eliminating Indiana’s 7% sales tax on menstrual products during a rally on October 9, 2026. She noted that products like tampons and sanitary pads are necessities, not luxuries, and has filed a bill to repeal the tax during past legislative sessions.
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Why it matters
The tax is linked to period poverty, as one in four women reportedly struggles to afford basic menstrual products. The state currently imposes this tax on menstrual products, which is one of 18 states that still does so.
Households in Indiana are facing income strain and poverty.
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Who's involved
- Shelli YoderAdvocates for repealing Indiana's sales tax on menstrual products.
- IndianaThe state where the menstrual product sales tax is currently applied.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Indiana Department of AdministrationSpeculative
The Indiana Department of Administration may experience changes in state revenue if the tax is repealed.
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The entities involved
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Shelli Yoder
American politician
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Indiana
state of the United States of America