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MA H2555

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Vaughn

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 330 to Chapter 94 of the General Laws to establish a statewide licensing framework for mobile food establishments (food trucks)
  • Designates the Food Protection Program as the sole authority to issue licenses for mobile food establishment operations, centralizing licensing at the state level
  • Requires mobile food establishments to pass a fire department inspection in the municipality where the establishment has its mailing address
  • Permits towns and municipalities to assess fees on mobile food establishments operating within their jurisdiction
  • Defines "mobile food establishment" as a vehicle-mounted, self-contained food service operation designed to store, prepare, display, serve, or sell food

Legislative Description

Relative to food truck licensure

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5235

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

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