Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2603: Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, exempts the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the sales tax if sold to a person who is 65 or older and a Tennessee resident. - Amends TCA Section 67-6-228.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2603 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxes, Exemption and Credits - As introduced, exempts the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the sales tax if sold to a person who is 65 or older and a Tennessee resident. - Amends TCA Section 67-6-228. Primary sponsor: Steve Southerland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee
- Refer to Senate F,W&M Revenue Subcommittee
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Filed for introduction
- Sponsor change.
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration