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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5455: Tanning devices/UV radiation

Protecting children under the age of eighteen from the harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation associated with tanning devices.

Summary

  • Prohibits persons under eighteen years of age from using an ultraviolet tanning device. Prescribes penalties for tanning facilities that violate the act.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2013
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeannie Darneille (D-27)
Introduced
January 31, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
HB 1585

AN ACT Relating to protecting children under the age of eighteen from the harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation associated with tanning devices;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeannie Darneille (D-27)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36Senator D-46Adam Kline D-37

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Health Care.

SB 5455 in other sessions

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