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SB1785

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-228 and Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3, relative to taxation.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1785 exempts sales of food and food ingredients from tax for seniors aged 65 and older for a three-month period.

Tennessee SB1785 amends the state tax code to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from tax for individuals aged 65 and older from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. This exemption does not apply to sales from micro markets or vending machines. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

1:00 PM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

Mar 30

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026