Bill > HB715

This bill amends Mississippi law to expand a sales tax exemption for food items sold to certain charitable organizations. Previously, this exemption only applied to nonperishable food items, but this legislation removes that restriction, meaning the exemption will now cover all food items, regardless of whether they are perishable or not. This change aims to provide broader support to charitable organizations, such as food banks and food pantries, that are exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operate to alleviate hunger. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0715.xml