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TN HB2086

TN HB2086
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, exempts the retail sale of fresh fruit and vegetables for human consumption from the food retail sales tax. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, which governs sales and use taxes, to exempt the retail sale of fresh fruits and vegetables intended for human consumption from the state's food retail sales tax. Currently, most food and food ingredients sold at retail are taxed at a rate of four percent (4%), but this new provision carves out an exception specifically for fresh produce, meaning consumers will no longer pay sales tax on these items when purchased at a retail establishment. This change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)

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