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VA HB1136
VA HB1136Centralized mobile food units; VDH to study to determine viability of establishing an office.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Health; mobile food units; centralized office; study; report. Directs the Department of Health to conduct a study to determine the viability of establishing a centralized mobile food unit office that processes licensure, permitting, taxation, and any other procedures relevant to the operation of a mobile food unit. The bill directs the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Committee on Education and Health by November 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Health to study the feasibility of creating a single, centralized office to handle all the necessary paperwork and processes for mobile food units, which are businesses like food trucks that operate from a vehicle. This study will investigate whether such an office could streamline the process of getting a business license and passing inspections, and also centralize the collection of local taxes on meals sold by these mobile food businesses, ensuring that the collected revenue is properly distributed to local governments. The Department is required to present its findings and suggestions for how to implement this centralized office to key legislative committees by November 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Rules (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1136 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1136) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091165.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1136/text/HB1136 |
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