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TN SB2254
TN SB2254AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
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, by exempting 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 are taxed at a rate of four percent (4%), but this legislation specifically carves out an exception for fresh produce, making it tax-free at the point of sale. This change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ negative recommendation (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2254&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2254.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2086 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2086.pdf |
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