HB 2459: Fire suppression; mobile food establishments; fire extinguisher; inspections; Fire Marshal; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand fire safety requirements for mobile food preparation vehicles, including new fuel types and stricter inspection standards. The Senate version clarifies applicability to electric and alternative fuel vehicles, mandates annual inspections by licensed contractors, and establishes a clear expiration date for the provisions. Enforcement authority remains with the State Fire Marshal, with expanded coordination requirements for counties with larger populations.

Scope change

Expanded applicability to include vehicles using electric energy, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, or combinations thereof for cooking, in addition to traditional fuel sources.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific requirement for six-liter Class K-rated portable fire extinguishers for cooking equipment involving solid fuels or vegetable/animal oils and fats

Changed inspection requirement from 'licensed contractor or certified contractor' to specifically 'licensed contractor' for all portable fire extinguishers

Added requirement that all portable fire extinguishers must be in clear view and immediately available for use

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement for State Fire Marshal to coordinate annual inspections within each of the four state quadrants and twice within counties with population exceeding 400,000

Clarified that State Fire Marshal retains authority to enforce minimum fire code requirements and revoke operations of vehicles determined inherently dangerous to health, safety, or welfare

TIMELINE

Maintained expiration date of November 1, 2025 for the provisions, with mobile food preparation vehicles required to comply with current fire codes by January 1, 2026

Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill → HB2459 (5-05-25) (GREEN) FS FA1.PDF · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reclassified from a Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute, indicating it has passed committee review and is ready for floor consideration. The substantive content of the bill remains largely unchanged, with minor formatting adjustments and page number updates reflecting its progression through the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Bill title changed from 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'FLOOR SUBSTITUTE', indicating procedural status change rather than substantive policy change.

Minor formatting adjustments to spacing and line breaks throughout the document to accommodate floor substitute formatting requirements.

Page reference numbers updated from 'Req. No. 2070' to 'Req. No. 2092' to reflect new tracking numbers for the floor substitute version.

House Committee Substitute → Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to clarify its purpose, update the effective date, and modify enforcement authority. The Senate version strengthens the State Fire Marshal's power to enforce fire codes while limiting local government authority over mobile food vehicles, except in large counties. It also adjusts expiration dates for certain provisions and clarifies inspection requirements.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly directs compliance with current adopted fire codes and provides exceptions for certain extinguishing systems, while clarifying that political subdivisions cannot enforce fire or life safety codes for mobile food vehicles except in counties with populations exceeding 400,000.

TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025, but the expiration date for certain provisions was adjusted from July 1, 2026 to January 1, 2026.

ENFORCEMENT

Added explicit authority for the State Fire Marshal to revoke operations of mobile food vehicles deemed inherently dangerous to public health, safety, or welfare.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed language allowing local governments to enforce their own permits, fees, and ordinances related to mobile food vehicles, except in counties with populations over 400,000.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified that all mobile food preparation vehicles must comply with the most current adopted fire codes, with specific exceptions for automatic fire extinguishing systems.

Added requirement for the State Fire Marshal to coordinate annual inspections across all four quadrants of the state and twice in counties with populations exceeding 400,000.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to change the sunset date for mobile food vehicle regulations from 2030 to 2026, update the required fire extinguisher specifications, and modify the bill's title and page numbering references.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on fire safety regulations for mobile food establishments, but the compliance timeline was shortened by four years.

TIMELINE

The sunset date for mobile food vehicle compliance requirements was changed from July 1, 2030 to July 1, 2026, accelerating when vehicles must meet current codes.

REQUIREMENT

Fire extinguisher specifications were updated to require a six-liter Class K-rated portable extinguisher for cooking equipment using solid fuels or animal oils/fats, with annual inspections by licensed contractors.

TECHNICAL

Page numbering references were updated from 12611 to 13274 to reflect new legislative tracking numbers.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reclassified from an Oversight Committee substitute to a Policy Committee substitute, indicating a shift in legislative focus from administrative oversight to policy development. The substantive content remains largely the same, with minor formatting adjustments and a change in the request number from 13192 to 12611.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it still regulates mobile food preparation vehicles in Oklahoma regarding fire safety requirements.

TECHNICAL

The bill was reclassified from 'Proposed Oversight Committee Substitute' to 'Proposed Policy Committee Substitute', reflecting a change in the legislative committee handling the bill.

The request number changed from Req. No. 13192 to Req. No. 12611, which is an administrative tracking change.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the page numbering and section headers throughout the document.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was rewritten from scratch by the committee to clarify authority and extend the sunset date. The committee version consolidates enforcement authority exclusively with the State Fire Marshal, removes exceptions for political subdivisions and the Department of Health, and changes the expiration date for certain provisions from January 2026 to July 2026.

Scope change

The bill now applies to all mobile food preparation vehicles operating within Oklahoma, with no exceptions for counties over 400,000 population or political subdivisions enforcing their own ordinances.

ENFORCEMENT

Enforcement authority was consolidated exclusively with the State Fire Marshal, removing previous exceptions that allowed political subdivisions and the Department of Health to enforce their own rules.

TIMELINE

The sunset date for certain provisions was extended from January 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026.

REQUIREMENT

Removed a requirement for mobile food vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas to obtain permits from the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration.

Clarified that the State Fire Marshal retains sole authority to issue operational permit decals and enforce code requirements, including revoking operations for safety violations.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 8 edits · May 21, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized from its engrossed version to the enrolled version with substantive changes to fire safety requirements for mobile food vehicles. Key modifications include shifting the expiration date for certain provisions from July 2026 to January 2026, adding specific requirements for liquefied petroleum gas vehicles to obtain permits from the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration, and clarifying that political subdivisions can enforce permits and fees while the State Fire Marshal enforces fire safety codes. The enrolled version also includes proper signatures and dates from both legislative chambers and the Governor, making it the official final version ready for implementation.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include liquefied petroleum gas vehicles requiring permits from the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration, and clarified jurisdiction between the State Fire Marshal and political subdivisions regarding enforcement authority.

TIMELINE

Expiration date for subsection A provisions changed from July 1, 2026 to January 1, 2026

REQUIREMENT

Added specific permit and inspection requirements for vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas from the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration

Added requirement for State Fire Marshal to coordinate annual inspections across state quadrants and counties with populations exceeding 400,000

Added authority for State Department of Health to license and regulate mobile food preparation vehicles

Changed 'State of Oklahoma' to 'this state' for consistency in code compliance language

ENFORCEMENT

Clarified that State Fire Marshal enforces fire safety codes while political subdivisions enforce permits, fees, and zoning regulations

Added authority for State Fire Marshal to revoke operations of vehicles deemed inherently dangerous

TECHNICAL

Added proper signatures, dates, and certification from House, Senate, and Governor to finalize the enrolled version

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 5 edits · May 6, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to change the authors from House and Senate sponsors to reflect the Senate's approval, and the text was reformatted to show the final engrossed version. The substantive policy content regarding fire safety requirements for mobile food establishments remains largely the same, though some wording was adjusted for clarity and consistency.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the amendment primarily reflects procedural changes showing Senate approval and formatting adjustments.

TECHNICAL

Header formatting changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE AMENDMENT TO ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL' to 'ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL' to reflect the final version after Senate approval.

Authorship line updated to show both Fetgatter of the House and Green of the Senate as co-authors.

Page numbering and section headers were reformatted to match standard engrossed bill format rather than amendment markup.

REQUIREMENT

Minor wording adjustments in Section 1 regarding fire extinguisher requirements and inspection procedures, though the core requirements remain unchanged.

TIMELINE

Effective date and expiration dates were slightly reworded but the substantive dates (November 1, 2025 for effectiveness; July 1, 2026 for compliance) remain the same.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 6 edits · May 6, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to clarify its purpose, update the effective date to November 1, 2025, and modify fire safety requirements for mobile food vehicles. The amendment adds specific inspection frequency requirements, clarifies jurisdictional authority between the State Fire Marshal and local governments, and establishes permit decal requirements for liquefied petroleum gas systems.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include more specific inspection requirements and clarified the division of enforcement authority between state and local jurisdictions based on population thresholds.

TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from July 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025, giving mobile food operators additional time to comply with new requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific inspection frequency requirements: annual inspections in all counties, and inspections twice per year in counties with populations exceeding 400,000 people.

Added requirement for annual operation permit decals for mobile food vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas systems, issued by the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal.

Updated fire extinguisher requirements to specify Class K-rated extinguishers for cooking equipment involving solid fuels, vegetable or animal oils, and fats.

Added authority for the State Fire Marshal to promulgate rules necessary to implement the section's provisions.

ENFORCEMENT

Clarified that local governments can still enforce permits, fees, and zoning regulations, but cannot enforce fire or life safety codes except in counties with populations over 400,000.

Fire suppression; mobile food establishments; fire extinguisher; inspections; Fire Marshal; effective date.

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