Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the regulation of tanning facilities, and making penalties applicable
Sponsored by the House State Government Committee, Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R)
Topics:State governmentProfessional licensing
Same legislation: HF 116
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 17, 202583–13
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 6, 202646–1
- Stopped: To the GovernorDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Tanning salons cannot let anyone under 16 years old use their tanning machines. People who are 16 or 17 can only use the machines if a parent or guardian is there and gives written permission that explains the risks. If a business breaks these rules, they could face fines or legal orders to stop.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits a tanning facility from allowing a person under 16 years of age to use a tanning device. The bill also prohibits a tanning facility from allowing a person who is 16 or 17 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.
Why it matters. Tanning facilities would be prohibited from allowing anyone under 18 to use tanning devices, and anyone between 18 and 17 would require a parent or guardian to be present and provide written consent. The department of inspections, appeals, and licensing would enforce these rules through injunctions and civil penalties of up to $1,000 for violations.2
Changed since by amendments S-5013, H-1077; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 28, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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Tried before
91st General Assembly
Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title.
Tried before
This idea has been filed in 2 earlier General Assemblies. None got through a chamber.
- HF 2169 Relating to the regulation of tanning facilities, and making penalties applicable90th General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage · same titleCleared committee
- HF 283 Relating to the regulation of tanning facilities and making penalties applicable88th General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage · similarCleared committee
Similar bills this General Assembly
- SF 99 Relating to the regulation of tanning facilities, and making penalties applicable91st General Assembly · In committeeNearly identical
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