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OK HB1076
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Derrick Hildebrant
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Food Truck Freedom Act" establishing statewide licensing for mobile food vendors, requiring local authorities to recognize valid state food establishment licenses within 5 business days and authorize operation in their jurisdiction.
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Permits mobile food vendors to operate on private property in commercial zones with owner permission, and in residential zones for up to 12 days per year when invited by residents for private events.
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Prohibits state and local authorities from imposing certain requirements on mobile food vendors, including mandatory distances from brick-and-mortar restaurants, GPS tracking devices, fingerprinting, commissary affiliations, or more than two health inspections per year.
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Limits local authority fees for mobile food vendor permits to administrative costs only, and restricts requirements for insurance or bonds naming local authorities as beneficiaries unless vendors operate at government-sponsored events or public parks.
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Effective November 1, 2025; defines key terms including "mobile food establishment" (vehicle-mounted, 12-hour limit per location), "temporary mass gathering" (300+ people for 2+ hours), and establishes administrative hearing and appeals processes for license suspensions or revocations.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; creating the Food Truck Freedom Act; State Commissioner of Health; rules; local authorities; administrative hearing; penalties; appeals process; definitions; terms; food establishment license; mobile food vendors; locations; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/05/2025
5/5/2025