Taxes, Sales - As introduced, enacts the "Healthy Tennessee Grocery Tax Reform of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6.

HB 2570, the "Healthy Tennessee Grocery Tax Reform of 2026," changes Tennessee's sales tax rules for food by exempting specific healthy items from taxation. It directly affects grocery shoppers and retailers selling these exempt items, as it removes sales tax from fresh produce, raw meats, eggs, certain grains (like flour and beans), bread, unsweetened cereal, dairy, and 100% fruit/vegetable juice. The bill amends tax code to explicitly exclude these items from taxable "prepared food" (which now includes sugary snacks and sodas), while expanding tax exemptions to cover staples like beans, lentils, and unsweetened cereal. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, aiming to reduce tax burdens on basic, unprocessed food items.