House Bill No. 1076, known as the "Food Truck Freedom Act," aims to improve the regulatory framework for mobile food vendors in Oklahoma by granting the State Commissioner of Health the authority to establish rules while allowing local authorities to regulate vendors without conflicting with state law. The bill outlines operational requirements for vendors, such as maintaining a valid food establishment license, providing waste receptacles, and notifying health authorities when operating at temporary mass gatherings. It also introduces an appeals process for vendors facing license suspension or revocation and sets penalties for violations. Key amendments include the definition of terms related to food vending and the removal of certain regulatory burdens, ensuring that local authorities cannot impose restrictions that hinder licensed vendors.

The bill introduces new definitions and provisions specifically for mobile food vendors, including terms like "food vending vehicle," "local authority," and "temporary mass gathering." It mandates that vendors in counties with city-county health departments obtain a food establishment license from the local authority, which will be recognized by the State Commissioner of Health, allowing for operation across jurisdictions. The bill also outlines exemptions from the food establishment license requirement for certain food stands and nonprofit organizations, establishes a fee structure for licenses, and emphasizes sanitation standards to ensure public health and safety. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.