BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5738: Body piercing

Prohibiting engaging in body piercing on persons under the age of eighteen.

Summary

Provides that every person who engages in body piercing on any minor under the age of eighteen is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless a parent of, or a legal guardian of, the minor provides informed consent in writing, furnishes proof of identification, and is present when the piercing occurs.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to body piercing;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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