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HF 116

A bill for an act relating to the regulation of tanning facilities, and making penalties applicable.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Hans Wilz

Prohibits anyone under 18 from using tanning devices, with enforcement by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing and penalties up to $1,000.

Withdrawn.
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Bill Summary · HF 116

Summary of HF 116 (2025) — Tanning Facilities Regulation (Withdrawn)

Overview

HF 116 aimed to regulate tanning facilities by prohibiting the use of tanning devices by minors and establishing enforcement mechanisms. The primary sponsor was Rep. Wilz. The bill was introduced on January 23, 2025 and was subsequently withdrawn on March 21, 2025. Although the bill was considered in committee and renumbered during its progression, it did not become law.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibition for minors: The introduced language creates a new section (136D.3A) that prohibits minors from using tanning devices.
    • Exact provision: “A tanning facility shall not allow a person under eighteen years of age to use a tanning device.”
  • Enforcement and penalties:
    • Violations would be subject to enforcement by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
    • Civil penalty: up to $1,000 for violations.
    • Injunctive relief: courts could issue an injunction restraining ongoing violations.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Tanning facilities: Businesses that operate tanning devices would be required to prohibit anyone under 18 from using tanning devices, and would face enforcement actions or penalties for violations.
  • Individuals under 18: Would be prohibited from using tanning devices at any licensed tanning facility.
  • The enforcing department: Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing would handle enforcement actions, penalties, and injunctive proceedings.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025 (HF 116), referred to State Government.
  • Subcommittee actions: Early February 2025, with subcommittee members noted (Wilz, H.; Smith; Turek). Subcommittee recommended passage.
  • Committee actions: Mid to late February 2025, with a committee report recommending amendment and passage; the bill was renumbered as HF 524 on February 20, 2025.
  • Status: Withdrawn on March 21, 2025. Although renumbered and moving through committee, the bill did not advance to enactment.

Additional Context

  • The provided materials reflect a single substantive provision focusing on under-18 prohibitions and the associated enforcement framework.
  • As introduced, no specific effective date or broader regulatory framework (e.g., exemptions, enforcement priorities beyond penalties) is included in the text provided.

If you’d like, I can compare HF 116 to the HF 524 version (the renumbered committee outcome) or provide a side-by-side impact analysis based on typical state regulatory language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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