Taxes, Sales - As introduced, exempts from sales tax, the first $20 of the sales price on a sale of tangible personal property paid for with physical cash declared legal tender, including gold and silver. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.
SB 1095 exempts the first $20 of the sales price for tangible personal property (like everyday items) when paid with physical cash, including gold and silver coins. It directly affects consumers making small cash purchases, reducing their sales tax burden on the initial $20 of each transaction. The exemption does not apply to other taxes (such as those on vehicles or specific services) or payments made with credit/debit cards. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and would require retailers to adjust cash transaction tax calculations for eligible purchases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 20, 2026
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
9
Committee
10
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee w/ negative recommendation
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/11/2025
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee Revenue Subcommittee
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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