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Senate passes amended tattooing age-limit bill after extended debate
Summary
The Utah Senate approved substitute Senate Bill 108, tightening age and parental-consent rules for tattoos after floor amendments that restored committee language and clarified exceptions for married or military minors. The measure passed 25–1 and moves to the House.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 16 approved substitute Senate Bill 108, a measure setting parental-consent conditions and exceptions for tattooing. After extended floor debate and multiple amendments, the chamber recorded 25 aye votes, one nay and three absences, and the bill was referred to the House for further consideration.
Senator Charles Stewart, sponsor of the substitute, said the bill as amended seeks to clarify earlier committee language so minors under 17 would require a parent or guardian present when receiving a tattoo for medical identification or to alter an existing…
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