In Alabama, there is currently no law prohibiting minors from getting tattoos. House Bill 622 would prohibit a person from tattooing anyone under the age of 16, unless the tattoo is for medical purposes. People get medical alert tattoos if they have severe allergies or other medical conditions, such as diabetes.



The bill would also prohibit anyone who is 16 or 17 from getting a tattoo without a parent or guardian present providing written consent.



Tattooing a minor would be considered a crime if the bill passes. It would providing such services a Class B misdemeanor for first violations, which would constitute a fine of no less than $500, and a Class A misdemeanor for second or subsequent violations, which would constitute a fine of no less than $1,000.



The bill currently has 35 sponsors. You can read the full bill here.



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