HB254 Summary

• Persons 16-17 years old may use tanning devices only with written parental or guardian consent signed at the tanning facility.

• Persons 15 years old may use tanning devices only with written parental or guardian consent signed at the facility, and the consenting parent or guardian must be present during device operation.

• Persons 14 years old and under are prohibited from using tanning devices unless prescribed by a physician, though spray tans are permitted.

• All tanning device users must wear protective eyewear.

• Written parental consent forms must include a specific warning about ultraviolet radiation dangers, eye and skin injury risks, potential skin cancer, and medication interaction concerns.