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MO HB3247

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "food" eligible for Missouri's reduced 1% sales tax rate to include all dietary and nutritional supplements

  • Defines "dietary and nutritional supplements" using the federal definition under 21 U.S.C. Section 321(ff)

  • Updates statutory language to replace "food stamps" and "Federal Food Stamp Program" with "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" terminology

  • Maintains the existing 1% reduced tax rate on food established since October 1, 1997, with revenue deposited in the school district trust fund

  • Preserves existing exclusions for prepared food sold by restaurants and similar establishments where more than 80% of gross receipts come from food prepared for immediate consumption

Legislative Description

Modifies the definition of food to authorize a reduced sales tax on the purchase of dietary and nutritional supplements

Last Action

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2/10/2026

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