Taxes, Sales - As introduced, enacts the "Healthy Tennessee Grocery Tax Reform of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.
SB 2337, the "Healthy Tennessee Grocery Tax Reform of 2026," removes sales tax from specific healthy food items while maintaining tax on highly processed foods. It amends Tennessee law to exempt fresh/frozen produce, raw meats, eggs, dairy, unsweetened cereal, 100% juice, and staples like beans, flour, and bread from sales tax. This directly affects grocery shoppers purchasing these items and retailers selling them, by reducing costs for healthy foods. The policy change takes effect July 1, 2026, shifting tax treatment to favor nutrient-dense foods over processed alternatives.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Total actions
7
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Committee
5
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate F,W&M Committee w/ positive recommendation, as amended
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ferrell Haile
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