Bill

SF 99

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Bennett and 8 co-sponsors

Bans minors under 18 from using tanning devices; facilities must verify ages to stop underage usage, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation and possible injunctions.

Subcommittee: Klimesh, Celsi, and Costello.

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Bill Summary · SF 99

Summary of SF 99 (Senate File 99)

Overview

SF 99 is a bill introduced on January 22, 2025, to regulate tanning facilities and impose penalties for violations. The primary provision creates a prohibition on the use of tanning devices by minors, and establishes enforcement mechanisms and penalties through the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. The bill is currently in subcommittee, with the committee stage noted as Klimesh, Celsi, and Costello.

Key Provisions

Section 1 NEW SECTION 136D.3A: Minors’ use of tanning devices prohibited.
- A tanning facility may not allow a person under 18 years of age to use a tanning device.
- Purpose: protect minors from tanning-related health risks by restricting access to tanning devices.
Enforcement and penalties (as described in the bill’s explanation):
- Violations are subject to enforcement actions by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
- Civil penalty: up to $1,000 for violations.
- Injunction: the department may seek an injunction restraining continued or future violations.

Note: The provided text specifies enforcement and penalties but does not describe additional compliance requirements (e.g., signage, recordkeeping) beyond the prohibition and enforcement tools.

Affected Parties

Tanning facilities and operators: Must ensure they do not permit anyone under 18 to use tanning devices.
Minors (under 18): Prohibited from using tanning devices in facilities.
Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing: Responsible for enforcement, penalties, and injunctive relief.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: January 22, 2025.
Referred to committee: Health and Human Services.
Subcommittee: Klimesh, Celsi, and Costello (as of January 30, 2025).
Legislative actions listed: Subcommittee held on 2025-01-30; initial introduction and referral on 2025-01-22.

Potential Impact and Considerations

Public health impact: Reduces minors’ exposure to tanning, aligning with health and safety objectives.
Compliance burden: Facilities must implement age-verification or similar controls to ensure no under-18 usage.
Penalties: Civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation plus potential injunctions; creates a deterrent for noncompliance.
Timetable: If enacted, facilities would need to adjust practices promptly to avoid enforcement actions.

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