Requires DOH to establish Statewide standardized requirements for licensure and operations of mobile food vendors; designated as "Streamlined Food Truck Licensure Act."
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to create uniform statewide rules for licensing and operating mobile food vendors (like food trucks). A single license issued under these rules would be valid across all counties and municipalities, eliminating the need for vendors to obtain separate local permits. Local governments may still set location and operating hour restrictions, but these must align with the statewide DOH rules. The bill directly affects mobile food vendors seeking to operate in multiple jurisdictions without navigating inconsistent local requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Bucco
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 3555
Scope: NJ
Hi! I can help you understand S 3555. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline