Missouri HB3397: Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for products purchased at a prison canteen or commissary

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3397 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE TERRY. 7326H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 144.030, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to a sales and use tax exemption. Section A. Section 144.030, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 144.030, to read as follows: 144.030. 1. There is hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of sections 144.010 to 144.525 and from the computation of the tax levied, assessed or payable pursuant to sections 144.010 to 144.525 such retail sales as may be made in commerce between this state and any other state of the United States, or between this state and any foreign country, and any retail sale which the state of Missouri is prohibited from taxing pursuant to the Constitution or laws of the United States of America, and such retail sales of tangible personal property which the general assembly of the state of Missouri is prohibited from taxing or further taxing by the constitution of this state. 2. There are also specifically exempted from the provisions of the local sales tax law as defined in section 32.085, section 238.235, and sections 144.010 to 144.525 and 144.600 to 144.761 and from the computation of the tax levied, …

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Sponsors

• Marlene Terry (D, 066) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 25, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 24, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3397?

HB3397 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for products purchased at a prison canteen or commissary.

What is the status of HB3397?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3397?

Marlene Terry (D, 066).

Where is the official record for HB3397?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3397&year=2026&code=R