SB1829

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Exempts food and food ingredients from sales tax for eligible families.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from sales tax for eligible families. An eligible family must meet two criteria: their annual household income must not exceed 300% of the amount required for a student to qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and they must have a qualifying child or relative claimed as a dependent for federal income tax purposes. To obtain the exemption, an eligible family must apply to the commissioner of revenue, providing proof of eligibility.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026