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HF 524

Becker Township; U.S. Highway 10 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 11 interchange funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryan Lawrence and 2 co-sponsors

Prohibits under-16s from using tanning devices; 16–17-year-olds may tan only with a parent present and in-person written consent noting melanoma risks.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 524

Summary — HF 524 (2025) — Minors’ use of tanning devices

Note on bill identity: HF 524 was introduced as a capital‑investment highway funding bill (title references Becker Township / U.S. Hwy 10 / Sherburne County). During floor activity the bill’s text was replaced by provisions restricting minors’ use of ultraviolet (UV) tanning devices. This summary covers the tanning‑device provisions as amended and passed by the Minnesota House.

Main purpose

To restrict minor access to commercial tanning devices, by prohibiting use by younger minors and conditioning use by older minors on parental presence and written consent that includes a health warning.

Key provisions

  • Prohibition for younger minors
    • A tanning facility must not allow any person under age 16 to use a tanning device.
  • Conditions for 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds
    • A facility may allow a person age 16 or 17 to use a tanning device only if:
    • The parent or guardian is physically present at the tanning facility, and
    • The parent or guardian provides written consent in person that includes the following statement verbatim: "UV tanning devices increase the risk of melanoma, a particularly deadly type of skin cancer. UV radiation is most dangerous when exposed at a young age."
  • Consent duration and revocation
    • Written consent remains valid for subsequent visits but may be revoked at any time by the parent or guardian who provided it.
  • Enforcement (included in bill explanation)
    • Enforcement by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (or successor) with civil penalties (not to exceed $1,000) and injunctive relief available for violations.

Who is affected

  • Commercial tanning facilities and their operators (obligations on admission and recordkeeping of parental consent).
  • Persons under 16 (complete prohibition) and persons 16–17 (conditional access).
  • Parents and guardians (must be present and provide written consent for 16–17‑year‑olds).
  • State enforcement agency (responsible for compliance actions and penalties).

Procedural / timeline highlights

  • Introduced: 2/20/2025 (originally assigned to Capital Investment).
  • Amendments filed: H‑1020 (2/24/2025) and H‑1077 (3/13/2025).
    • H‑1077 was adopted (3/17/2025); H‑1020 was noted out of order (3/17/2025).
  • Passed House: 3/17/2025 (yeas 83, nays 13); immediate message to Senate on 3/17–3/18.
  • Referred to Health and Human Services (3/18/2025) and subsequent subcommittee activity on 3/19/2025.
  • Companion bill: SF 68.

Notes / implications

  • The adopted amendment (H‑1077) sets a stricter age cutoff than an alternative amendment (H‑1020) that would have allowed use under 18 with parent consent; the House adopted the under‑16 prohibition with parental presence for 16–17.
  • Facilities will need procedures to verify age, obtain and retain written consent, ensure parent presence for 16–17‑year‑olds, and comply with inspection/penalty provisions.

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

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