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TN SB1695

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a monthly sales tax exemption for food and food ingredients purchased on the 5th day of each month (12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.)
  • Exemption applies to retail food sales as defined in Tennessee Code § 67-6-102
  • Sales from micro markets and vending machines are excluded from the exemption
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-393 by adding a new subsection
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to the tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients.

Taxes, Exemption and Credits

Last Action

Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue Subcommittee3/10/2026
Finance, Ways and Means1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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