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SF 219Signed by Governor · June 1, 2023

Relating to educational requirements for a permit to perform tattooing

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2023
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 8, 2023
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 16, 2023
  4. Done: Passes the SenateMarch 15, 202337–11
  5. Done: House committeeMarch 29, 2023
  6. Done: Passes the HouseApril 4, 202365–32
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2023
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2023

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary The Department of Health and Human Services can no longer require people to show a high school diploma or a college degree to get a tattoo permit. This change affects anyone applying for a permit to perform tattooing in Iowa.1

Read the official explanation

This bill prohibits the department of health and human services from requiring an applicant for a permit to perform tattooing to show proof of a high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, or degree from an accredited college as a condition of issuing the permit.

Changed since by amendment H-1167; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named March 16, 2023. On March 22, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§135.37

How the Code works3

Lobbying

1 for · 1 against · 2 undecided · Who →