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AlabamaSB1972026 Regular SessionSenate

Food trucks and other mobile food vendors; require one health inspection and fire inspection to apply statewide

Sponsored By: Dan Roberts (Republican)

Enacted

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Food truck owners face missing certificate penalties

Beginning January 1, 2027, Alabama mobile food units must have both valid health and fire inspection certificates to operate. An owner who operates a unit, or allows it to operate, without both certificates commits a Class C misdemeanor. A second or later violation bars the owner from operating the unit for 30 days.

Statewide food truck certificates with safety rules

The law takes effect July 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, Alabama mobile food units with both valid certificates avoid repeat local health and fire inspections required to operate. The county health department where the unit's commissary is located issues the health certificate. A local fire official authorized by the State Fire Marshal issues the fire certificate, valid for six months. The State Fire Marshal must set a uniform inspection process and list authorized fire departments. Fire inspections check hoods and fire suppression against NFPA 96, propane systems against NFPA 58 and applicable fire codes, and electrical appliances against NFPA 70. Hood suppression systems need service and tags every six months; hoods need cleaning and tags every six months. Propane systems need an annual pressure test by a gas fitter certified by the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Vendors must keep all equipment and maintenance records available; changes to equipment, procedures, or safety devices may void the fire certificate. Health and authorized fire officials can still inspect operating units anytime and stop operations immediately for significant health or life-safety violations. Significant fire violations must be addressed and referred to the State Fire Marshal. Other local rules, including business licenses, still apply unless they conflict with this law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dan Roberts

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 288 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 104 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1185

Yes: 103 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Roberts motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 472

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 473

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/9/2026Senate

  2. Third Reading in Second House

    4/2/2026House

  3. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1185

    4/2/2026House

  4. Ready to Enroll

    4/2/2026Senate

  5. Ready to Enroll

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Enrolled

    4/2/2026Senate

  7. Delivered to Governor

    4/2/2026Senate

  8. Signature Requested

    4/2/2026House

  9. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    2/25/2026House

  10. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    2/25/2026House

  11. Third Reading in House of Origin

    2/19/2026Senate

  12. Roberts 1st Amendment Offered

    2/19/2026Senate

  13. Roberts motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 472

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 473

    2/19/2026Senate

  15. Engrossed

    2/19/2026Senate

  16. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Health

    2/19/2026House

  17. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    2/19/2026House

  18. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    1/29/2026Senate

  19. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    1/28/2026Senate

  20. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on County and Municipal Government

    1/21/2026Senate

  21. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    1/21/2026Senate

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