SB2603

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-228, relative to taxation.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Exempts retail sale of food and food ingredients from tax for residents aged 65 and older.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-228, to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from tax for residents who are sixty-five years of age or older. The exemption applies to sales made to individuals meeting the age and residency criteria. The bill also updates the reference in Section 67-6-228(a) to include the new exemption provision. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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History

Mar 10

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee

Feb 24

Senate

Refer to Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee