Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2079: Exempts the retail sale of food from state sales and use tax and phases out local sales and use tax on the retail sale of food over four years

In committee Last action May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Plain-language summary

HB 2079 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts the retail sale of food from state sales and use tax and phases out local sales and use tax on the retail sale of food over four years. Primary sponsor: Ben Keathley (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ben Keathley (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.