Maine Passes Tax Exemption Law on HME

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—The state of Maine recently passed the bill titled LD 145, which exempts durable medical sales tax. Aeroflow Health in North Carolina announced it is celebrating the passing of LD 145 to exempt durable medical equipment from sales tax in Maine, including breast pumps. 

 Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the bill will support residents and new mothers across the state by reducing financial barriers and improving access to the medical supplies they depend on for daily living and recovery at home, Aeroflow said.

“This bill helps remove a key barrier to care patients face at the point of purchase, where added costs can prevent them from obtaining the medical supplies they need,” said Ryan Bullock, chief strategy officer of Aeroflow Health. “Today, we’re applauding Maine legislators for their efforts in expanding access to breast pumps that are vital for mothers throughout the state, but our work doesn’t stop here.”

“Maine is home to 36,480 babies, and as many as 31% live in households with incomes less than twice the federal poverty line,” the company said in a released statement. “Added costs from sales tax can create serious barriers to mothers looking to purchase quality breast pumps to support them through the demands of early motherhood. If not passed on to consumers, the tax is absorbed by suppliers, often limiting the range of products they can offer. Aeroflow Health advocated for this legislation to ensure mothers have a range of high-quality options to choose from when it comes to their care.”