Sales tax; exempt sales of groceries.

SB 2811 would exempt from Mississippi's state sales tax retail sales of groceries defined as food or drink for human consumption eligible for purchase with USDA food stamps or similar federal benefits. This directly affects grocery shoppers using food assistance programs, as they would no longer pay state sales tax on qualifying items. The bill amends existing tax law to add this exemption to the list of tax-free sales, specifically tying eligibility to federal food stamp program standards. The policy change would reduce sales tax burden for low-income households purchasing basic food items.