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AZ HB4072

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Janeen Connolly

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires tattoo artists and body piercing professionals in Arizona to register with the Barbering and Cosmetology Board before practicing, with registration renewal required every two years

  • Establishes registration requirements including completion of at least 100 tattoos or piercings, 300 hours of apprentice training, OSHA-approved bloodborne pathogens certification, and American Heart Association basic life support CPR training

  • Mandates annual inspections of tattoo and piercing establishments, which must have at least one washroom with commode, hot and cold running water for customers, and a separate sink for practitioners

  • Authorizes the Board to establish and collect registration, renewal, and delinquent renewal fees for tattoo artists and piercing professionals at amounts to be determined

  • Allows current practitioners to continue working without registration until January 1, 2027, provided they apply by October 31, 2026, and exempts them from the apprentice training requirement if they meet other registration criteria

Legislative Description

Tattooing; body piercing; registration

Last Action

House read second time

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/11/2026
Commerce2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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