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MN HF4268
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Isaac Schultz
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AI Summary
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Establishes statewide licensure for mobile food units under the Commissioner of Health, requiring a separate license for each unit and preempting conflicting local regulations
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Prohibits local governments from imposing fees on mobile food units or banning state-licensed units operating in compliance with law
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Restricts commissioner rulemaking by prohibiting requirements such as GPS tracking, fingerprinting, operating hour limits, license caps, commissary agreements (if unit has required equipment), and perimeter restrictions around other establishments
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Creates a statewide database tracking licensed mobile food units, inspection results, complaints with disciplinary actions, and operator itineraries
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Requires transfer of a portion of mobile food unit license fees to local governments proportionally based on the number of days units operated in each jurisdiction
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Transfers regulatory authority over certain mobile food units from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Health
Legislative Description
Mobile food unit licensure requirements modified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/12/2026