HF 524: Relating to the regulation of tanning facilities, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill prohibits a tanning facility from allowing a person under years of age to use a tanning device. The bill also prohibits a tanning facility from allowing a person who is or years of age to use a tanning device unless the parent or guardian of the person is present and provides written consent, which must include a statement about the danger of UV tanning devices. A written consent remains valid for future visits but may be revoked at any time by the parent or guardian who provided it. 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Molly Donahue (D) · molly.donahue@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@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

1. February 20, 2025Filed in the House
2. March 17, 2025Passed the House, 83–13
3. March 18, 2025Arrived in the Senate
4. March 19, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Alons, Donahue and Sweeney
5. January 28, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Donahue and Pike
6. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
7. February 17, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
8. April 6, 2026Passed the Senate, 46–1