OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Emily Gise, R-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation aimed to exempt baby diapers from the state sales tax, a move she said would provide targeted relief to families facing rising costs.
“This bill is about doing our job as legislators. With inflation driving up prices on everyday necessities, many Oklahoma parents are struggling to stretch their budgets,” Gise said. “Families are telling us they’re being squeezed by rising costs, and diapers are one expense parents cannot avoid. Removing the sales tax on diapers is a pragmatic, pro-life solution that helps parents keep more of their own money while ensuring babies have what they need to thrive.”
According to the National Diaper Bank Network, one in two families in the United States struggles to afford diapers, and the average monthly diaper cost for families ranges from $80 to more than $100…