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SB 3111MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi exempts wine donated to registered nonprofits from alcohol taxes and markups

Original title: Alcohol taxes, markups and other charges; exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually by a permittee to nonprofits.

Last action · April 8, 2026: 04/08 Approved by GovernorSponsor: Chris Johnson

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 3111 exempts up to 10 cases of wine annually donated by alcohol s to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from state alcohol taxes, markups, and related charges starting July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

s and local charities engaging in fundraising events save on state es, distribution markups, and handling fees for limited annual wine donations.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Permittees

Permittees are exempt from paying state alcohol taxes, markups, and charges on up to 10 cases of wine donated annually to qualifying nonprofits.

Directly affected

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Registered nonprofit organizations can receive up to 10 annual cases of wine from permittees free of state alcohol-related taxes and surcharges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many cases of wine can a permittee donate tax-free each year?

No more than ten (10) cases of wine per year may be exempt from taxes, markups, and charges.

Which nonprofit organizations qualify for the wine donation tax exemption?

Nonprofit organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State qualify.

When does this tax exemption take effect?

The act takes effect and is in force from and after July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

19 actions

Apr 8, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
04/08 Approved by Governor
Apr 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Apr 2, 2026SenateEnrolled
04/02 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 29, 2026SenateFloor
03/29 (S) Conference Report Adopted
Mar 29, 2026HouseFloor
03/29 (H) Conference Report Adopted
Mar 27, 2026House
03/27 (H) Conference Report Filed

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Mar 27, 2026Senate
03/27 (S) Conference Report Filed
Mar 25, 2026House
03/25 (H) Conferees Named Lamar,Steverson,Powell
Mar 24, 2026Senate
03/24 (S) Conferees Named Harkins,Johnson,England
Mar 10, 2026Senate
03/10 (S) Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Mar 6, 2026House
03/06 (H) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 5, 2026HouseFloor
03/05 (H) Passed As Amended
Mar 5, 2026House
03/05 (H) Amended
Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee
03/03 (H) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
02/26 (H) Referred To Ways and Means
Feb 26, 2026Senate
02/26 (S) Transmitted To House
Feb 25, 2026SenateFloor
02/25 (S) Passed
Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
02/24 (S) Title Suff Do Pass
Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee
02/17 (S) Referred To Finance

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