Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1702: Taxes, Sales - As introduced, authorizes a county with a metropolitan government to levy a tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients for human consumption within the county at a rate less than the local option sales tax rate. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 67.

In committee Last action April 20, 2026: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Plain-language summary

SB 1702 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxes, Sales - As introduced, authorizes a county with a metropolitan government to levy a tax on the retail sale of food and food ingredients for human consumption within the county at a rate less than the local option sales tax rate. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 67. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).