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TN SB2277
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Richard Briggs
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AI Summary
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Exempts "generic food products" from Tennessee sales tax entirely, defining these as store-brand products that grocery wholesalers or retailers contract with third parties to produce under their own brand name
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Maintains the existing 4% state sales tax rate on retail sales of all other food and food ingredients for human consumption
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-6-228, which governs taxation of food products
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to food and food ingredients.
Taxes, Sales
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 Means2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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