SB1835

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

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee SB1835 reduces the tax rate on food and food ingredients from 4% to 2%.

Tennessee SB1835 amends the state's tax code to lower the tax rate on food and food ingredients from 4% to 2%. This change aims to reduce the financial burden on consumers purchasing essential food items. The revised tax rate will take effect on July 1, 2026, as mandated by the public welfare requirements outlined in the bill.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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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