HB1052

Illinois HB1052 establishes a statewide licensing scheme for food trucks, ensuring consistency across jurisdictions.

HB1052, known as the Food Truck Freedom Act, allows municipalities, counties, or townships in Illinois to create their own licensing or permitting schemes for food trucks. It mandates that any food truck license or permit issued after inspections by local health and fire departments, using federal recommendations, is valid statewide. The Act prohibits local governments from imposing inconsistent regulations on food trucks and limits their ability to regulate food trucks under home rule powers. Effective January 1, 2026.