Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1893: 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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1893 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 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: Caleb Hemmer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): No Action Taken.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Hemmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- No Action Taken
- Action Def. in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Finance, Ways & Means Committee
- Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction