MissouriInmates’ prison canteen purchases would be exempt from sales taxes
If enacted, the proposal would exempt inmates’ purchases at covered prison canteens and commissaries from state and local sales and use taxes.
What it does
Inmates’ purchases at covered prison canteens and commissaries would be exempt from state and local sales and use taxes if the proposal becomes law.
Argument forIf enacted, inmates could pay less tax on purchases at covered prison canteens and commissaries.
Argument againstIf enacted, the exemption could reduce state and local tax revenue from inmates’ commissary and canteen purchases.
More detail
The proposal would exempt covered purchases from sales and use taxes. It covers purchases by inmates at commissaries or canteens established and operated under section 217.195. The exemption would apply if the proposal becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Feb 25Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Feb 24Introduced and Read First Time (H)Introduced
Taxes & BudgetCriminal Justice