H5115
An Act establishing statewide food truck regulations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create consistent regulations for food trucks operating throughout the state of Massachusetts. Currently, food truck regulations vary by city and town, leading to confusion and potential inequities. The legislation seeks to standardize rules regarding permits, locations, operating hours, and safety standards for all food trucks in Massachusetts. This would provide clarity and a more predictable environment for food truck operators and consumers alike.
Key provisions
- Establish statewide permitting requirements for food trucks.
- Define acceptable locations for food truck operation.
- Set standards for food truck safety and sanitation.
- Regulate operating hours and distances from schools or other sensitive areas.
- Create a process for resolving disputes between food trucks and local municipalities.
- Address waste disposal and parking regulations for food trucks.
- Potentially establish a system for tracking and reporting food truck activity.
Who is affected
- Food truck operators
- Local municipalities
- Consumers
- Restaurant owners
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Currently, food truck regulations are inconsistent across Massachusetts.
- The bill seeks to create a uniform set of rules statewide.
- It may standardize permitting processes and location restrictions.
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Bill H.5115 194th (Current)
An Act establishing statewide food truck regulations
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate Hogan for legislation to establish statewide food truck regulations. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kate Hogan Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.5115
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/13/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 3/23/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/23/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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