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TN HB1767

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Clemmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts retail sales of food and food ingredients from state sales tax for eligible families with dependents

  • Eligible families must have annual household income not exceeding 300% of the federal free or reduced price lunch threshold and claim a qualifying child or relative as a dependent

  • Families must apply to the Commissioner of Revenue with proof of eligibility, including their most recent federal tax return (Form 1040)

  • Approved applicants receive a sales tax exemption certificate and wallet-sized card to present to retailers at the time of purchase

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026 for the exemption; takes effect immediately upon becoming law for purposes of creating rules and forms

Legislative Description

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

Taxes, Exemption and Credits

Last Action

Placed behind the budget

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee2/25/2026
Finance, Ways & Means1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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