91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 116: Relating to the regulation of tanning facilities, and making penalties applicable

Became HF 524 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill prohibits a tanning facility from allowing a person under years of age to use a tanning device. By operation of law, a person who violates the bill is subject to enforcement actions by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, including a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 and an injunction restraining any violation.

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 30, 2025

Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Jennifer J. Smith (R) · jennifer.smith@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 10 for, 2 against

For: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); American Suntanning Association; Blank Childrens Hospital; Iowa Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics; Iowa Environmental Health Association; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Medical Society; Iowa Public Health Association; Iowa School Nurses Organization; Linn County Board of Supervisors

Against: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); American Suntanning Association

In plain words

January 23, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
January 30, 2025House subcommittee named: Wilz, H., Smith and Turek
February 6, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 19, 2025Approved by the House committee
February 19, 2025Committee vote: 22–0
February 20, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 524
March 21, 2025Withdrawn