Latest In Tanning Legislation

Here is a recap of recent tanning legislative news:

Introduced Feb. 23, New York Senate Bill 2602 would require owners and employees receiving consent forms to be at least 18 years old. Also, it would ban minors under 14 from tanning and require written consent for minors 14-18.

Minnesota Senate Bill 1114 (introduced Feb. 21) would require parental consent for minors 14-18. Minors 13 and under would be allowed to tan only with written permission from a physician, and their parents must accompany them and remain at the facility the entire time.

Georgia House Bill 702 (introduced March 4) would add to the list of statements required for warning signs to include information on medications and photosensitivity. The bill also requires minors 14-18 to have parental consent and minors under 14 to be accompanied by a parent.

Illinois House Bill 452 was amended to mirror already existing regulations. It would prohibit tanning for anyone under 14 and require parental consent for minors 14-18.

Mississippi House Bill 645 died in committee Feb. 1. The bill would have prohibited tanning for anyone under 14 and required parental consent for minors 14-18.