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S 981 South Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Sales Tax Exemption

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for unprepared foods, offering tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food items.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Mar 5, 2026
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Danny Verdin
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