Louisville judge hears arguments in challenge to sales tax on period products

The judge will need to rule on Kentucky’s motion to dismiss the case.

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 650

Last Updated: 5 days, 23 hours ago

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LOUISVILLE — Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Melissa Logan Bellows heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case challenging the constitutionality of Kentucky’s sales tax on period products.

This comes months after two women, Alex Baldon and Skylar Davis, sued the state over the 6% sales tax on menstrual products like tampons and pads, saying it was “arbitrary and irrational” as well as unconstitutional.

Kentucky is one of 18 states that still tax period …

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