HB 131 Summary

• Expands the definition of "tanning facility" to include any premises containing equipment for UV tanning, spray-on/sunless tans, or visible light cosmetic equipment, rather than just UV tanning booths.

• Establishes age-based consent requirements for sun lamp tanning services: individuals 18+ need their own signed consent, ages 16-17 need parental consent valid for 90 days with a maximum of 45 sessions, and individuals under 16 need parental consent for each session with a parent physically present.

• Requires tanning facility operators to make reasonable efforts to determine a customer's age using board-established procedures and prohibits allowing individuals under 18 to exceed maximum safe exposure times.

• Directs the state board of cosmetology to develop a consent form describing health effects and possible relationship between UV radiation and skin cancer, and establish procedures for age verification.

• Imposes mandatory $500 fine for violations of consent and supervision requirements for minors, with increased fines up to $1,500 for repeat offenses of the same violation.