SB 397 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Taxes - As introduced, repeals the professional privilege tax for tax years that begin on and after June 1, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 17.

SB 397 repeals a $400 annual privilege tax for licensed professionals in Tennessee, effective for tax years beginning June 1, 2026, and later. It directly affects individuals licensed in professions subject to this tax, such as lawyers, accountants, and engineers. The bill replaces the current $400 tax rate with a $0 rate for tax years ending after May 31, 2026, while ensuring no tax is due for the 2026-2027 tax period. It does not affect taxes owed for years ending before June 1, 2026.
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
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Total actions
13
Key actions
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Committee
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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
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate F,W&M Committee w/ negative recommendation, as amended
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate FW&M Revenue Subcommittee calendar for 3/18/2025
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Refer to Senate F,W&M 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
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Richard Briggs
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