The Vending Modernization Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to update and clarify the regulations governing mobile and sidewalk vending in the District of Columbia. It introduces new definitions such as "food truck," "mobile vendor," and "vending location permit," establishing a framework for licensing and operation. The bill outlines the requirements for vendors to obtain appropriate licenses and permits, specifies designated vending locations, and imposes restrictions on where vendors can operate in relation to public infrastructure. Additionally, it amends existing regulations from the Vending Regulation Act of 2009, including operational hours and the consequences for leaving vending equipment unattended, while prohibiting the alteration or misrepresentation of licenses and permits.

The legislation also addresses the storage of food vending carts, mandating that they must not remain in public spaces after hours, with any left behind considered abandoned. Terminology changes throughout the bill include replacing "vending site permit" with "vending location permit" and "basic business license" with "sidewalk vending license or mobile vending license." New provisions for the seizure and impoundment of unlawfully vended merchandise and trucks are established, granting the Mayor authority to act without prior notice in cases of unauthorized operation. The bill further outlines the process for vendors to reclaim their property, introduces penalties for violations, and establishes a sidewalk vending zone manager along with a centralized application system for licensing by January 1, 2028. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the vending landscape while ensuring compliance with public safety and zoning regulations.