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TN SB2337
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ferrell Haile
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AI Summary
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Eliminates state sales tax on basic grocery staples including fresh/frozen produce, raw meat, poultry, fish, eggs, flour, cornmeal, dried legumes, bread, unsweetened cereal, dairy, and 100% fruit/vegetable juice
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Maintains sales tax on processed and less nutritious food items including highly processed food, packaged ready-to-eat food, canned food, snacks, chips, cookies, sugary cereal, and soda
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 67-6-228 to create a two-tiered grocery tax system distinguishing between tax-exempt whole foods and taxable processed foods
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Effective date of 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