SB 1785 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, establishes a sales tax holiday on food and food ingredients and on prepared food from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, if purchased by a person at least 65 years of age. - Amends TCA Section 67-6-228 and Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.

SB 1785, as introduced, would create a temporary sales tax exemption for groceries and food ingredients purchased by Tennessee residents aged 65 or older between July 1 and September 30, 2026. This exemption applies only to regular retail sales (excluding vending machines and micro markets) during that specific period. The bill amends Tennessee tax law to establish this targeted relief for senior citizens on eligible food purchases. It remains a proposed bill pending legislative action as of the provided dates.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
Mar 25, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
Mar 25, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026
Mar 25, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
Mar 24, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026
Mar 24, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
Mar 18, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Mar 17, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
Mar 11, 2026
House · Reported by committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Jan 22, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Jan 21, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Shane Reeves
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