SB1837In Committee

Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.

Tennessee SB1837 proposes to exempt from the state sales and use tax the retail sale of food and food ingredients that are eligible for vouchers under the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This bill primarily affects retailers and consumers participating in the WIC program by reducing the tax burden on eligible food items. The key provision is the specific exemption for WIC-eligible food items, which aims to support low-income families in accessing nutritious food.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1837 proposes to exempt from the state sales and use tax the retail sale of food and food ingredients that are eligible for vouchers under the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This bill primarily affects retailers and consumers participating in the WIC program by reducing the tax burden on eligible food items. The key provision is the specific exemption for WIC-eligible food items, which aims to support low-income families in accessing nutritious food.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

April 20, 2026

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Subjects
Taxes, Exemption and CreditsFood and Food Products

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