2007 Senate Bill 593 / Public Act 149

Impose licensure on tattoo parlors

Introduced in the Senate

June 19, 2007

Introduced by Sen. John Gleason (D-27)

To require licensure and regulation of tattoo parlors that perform tattooing, branding, or body-piercing ("body art"). The bill would impose annual fees of $250 for the license, and $100 for a license to operate a facility at a fixed site for up to two weeks.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 14, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 20, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises the proposed fee structure and other details.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 26, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require licensure and regulation of tattoo parlors that perform tattooing, branding, or body-piercing ("body art"). The bill would impose fees of $500 for an initial three-year license; $300 for a three-year renewal; and $100 for a license to operate a facility at a fixed site for up to two weeks. Among other things the bill would require the owner or operator to maintain and make available to health departments a permanent record of each customer, including name, address, age, and signature; the date; the design and location of the tattooing, branding, or body-piercing, and more.

Received in the House

Sept. 26, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 18, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 27, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 28, 2007

Passed in the House 87 to 19 (details)

To require licensure and regulation of tattoo parlors that perform tattooing, branding, or body-piercing ("body art"). The bill would impose fees of $500 for an initial three-year license; $300 for a three-year renewal; and $100 for a license to operate a facility at a fixed site for up to two weeks. Among other things the bill would require the owner or operator to maintain and make available to health departments a permanent record of each customer, including name, address, age, and signature; the date; the design and location of the tattooing, branding, or body-piercing, and more.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2007

Dec. 4, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 13, 2007