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Bill seeks to prevent tattoo parlors from serving minors
A proposed bill seeks to prevent tattoo parlors in the Commonwealth from serving minors without the written consent or presence of a parent or guardian.
According to Senate Bill 19-25, introduced by Sen. Teresita A. Santos (R-Rota), while tattooing is a form of art and getting one is a way for some to express themselves, “minors under the age of 18 may not be mature enough to make such a decision.”
The proposed bill also notes that a minor’s future career may be affected by tattoos if they join the U.S. military.
“According to Army Regulation 670-1, which details grooming and appearance standards for all soldiers while in uniform, new recruits cannot have more than four tattoos below the elbow or knee.”
Having tattoos on the neck, face, head, hands, wrist, and fingers are also prohibited, as well as tattoos that are clustered together to appear as one large tattoo, the proposed bill said.
Aside from this, minors getting tattoos may also be left with permanent scars and potentially be exposed to infectious diseases.
The proposed bill seeks to punish a person convicted of unlawfully tattooing a minor with imprisonment of not more than one year or a fine of $1,000.
