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SB 2811

Sales tax; exempt sales of groceries.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman

SB 2811: Sales Tax Exemption for Grocery Sales Bill SummaryThis bill, introduced on March 14, 2025, sought to provide a sales tax exemption for the retail sale of groceries in the

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Bill Summary · SB 2811

SB 2811: Sales Tax Exemption for Grocery Sales

Bill Summary

This bill, introduced on March 14, 2025, sought to provide a sales tax exemption for the retail sale of groceries in the state. The main purpose of the legislation was to reduce the tax burden on consumers purchasing essential food items.

Key Provisions

  • Exempts the retail sale of "groceries" from the state's sales tax. "Groceries" are defined as food products intended for home consumption, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other staple food items.
  • The exemption would apply to all state-level sales taxes, but would not impact any additional local sales taxes that may be in place.
  • The bill does not provide an exemption for the sale of prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco, or other non-grocery items that may be sold in grocery stores.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • If enacted, this bill would directly benefit consumers by reducing the cost of purchasing basic food necessities. This could particularly help lower-income households for whom grocery expenses make up a larger portion of their overall spending.
  • Grocery retailers would also be impacted, as the sales tax exemption would reduce the total revenue they collect, though this may be offset by increased consumer demand.
  • The state government would experience a reduction in sales tax revenue, though the exact fiscal impact is unclear and would depend on factors like consumer behavior and the overall size of the grocery market.

Status and Timeline

SB 2811 was introduced in the state legislature on March 14, 2025, but ultimately died in committee without receiving a full vote. This means the bill did not advance through the legislative process and the proposed sales tax exemption for groceries was not enacted into law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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