STATE BILLSC H 5208PASSED

Sales Tax Exemption

State of South Carolina

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. - Ratified Title

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Jun 3, 2026
162 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
SC H 5208 · PassedJun 3

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Bill details

Last action
Effective date 05/19/26 · Jun 5, 2026

Sponsors

BNBrandon NewtonRepresentative · Republican · HD-045Primary sponsor
DMDennis MossRepresentative · Republican · HD-029

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 5, 2026Effective date 05/19/26
Jun 3, 2026Act No. 217
May 19, 2026Signed By Governor
May 14, 2026Ratified R 216
May 12, 2026Read third time and enrolledSenate
May 7, 2026Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0Senate
May 7, 2026Read second timeSenate
May 5, 2026Committee report: Favorable FinanceSenate
Show 10 earlier actions
Apr 28, 2026Referred to Committee on FinanceSenate
Apr 28, 2026Introduced and read first timeSenate
Apr 24, 2026Read third time and sent to SenateHouse
Apr 23, 2026Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative dayHouse
Apr 23, 2026Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0House
Apr 23, 2026Read second timeHouse
Apr 23, 2026Requests for debate-Rep(s). CromerHouse
Apr 21, 2026Committee report: Favorable Ways and MeansHouse
Feb 18, 2026Referred to Committee on Ways and MeansHouse
Feb 18, 2026Introduced and read first timeHouse

Recorded votes

House: Passage Of BillApr 23, 2026 · House · 109 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate: 2nd ReadingMay 7, 2026 · Senate · 46 yea · 0 nayPassed

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