HB254 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Tanning facilities, use by minors regulated or prohibited based on age, parental consent, use of protective eyewear required for all users
Summary: HB254 regulates tanning facilities in Alabama by setting age-based rules for use, requiring parental consent and protective eyewear, and mandating warning labels, with an effective date six months after governor approval.
What This Bill Does
It restricts tanning device use by minors: 16-17-year-olds need written parental consent; 15-year-olds need parental consent with the parent present; 14-year-olds require a physician’s prescription (spray tans allowed). It also requires protective eyewear for all users and a warning on consent forms about UV exposure and related risks. The act defines key terms like tanning facility, tanning device, and operator, and specifies when the act becomes law.

Who It Affects
Minors in Alabama (ages 14-17) and their parents or guardians, who are subject to consent requirements, possible physician prescriptions, and the eyewear rule.
Tanning facility operators and owners, who must enforce the age-based rules, obtain signed consent, require eyewear, and provide the mandated warning on consent forms.

Key Provisions
Age-based access rules: 16-17 require written parental consent; 15 requires consent with a parent present; 14 and under require physician prescription, with spray tans allowed for the under-14 group; protective eyewear is required for all users.
Consent form warnings and definitions: written consent must include a detailed warning about UV exposure and eye protection; the act defines terms such as operator, phototherapy device, tanning device, and tanning facility, and states the act’s effective date (six months after passage/approval).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Tanning Facilities