Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

HB 4072 — tattooing; body piercing; registration

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes registration requirements for tattoo artists and piercing professionals in Arizona.

  • Section 32-501

    6. "BODY PIERCING" MEANS THE ACT OF PENETRATING THE SKIN WITH THE INTENTION TO MAKE A PERMANENT HOLE, MARK OR SCAR.

    Defines 'body piercing' to clarify its meaning within the law.

  • Section 32-501

    20. "PIERCING PROFESSIONAL" MEANS A PERSON WHO IS REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE AND WHO PRACTICES BODY PIERCING IN THIS STATE.

    Defines 'piercing professional' to specify who is allowed to perform body piercing.

  • Section 32-501

    22. "TATTOO ARTIST" MEANS A PERSON WHO IS REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE AND WHO PRACTICES TATTOOING IN THIS STATE.

    Defines 'tattoo artist' to specify who is allowed to practice tattooing.

  • Section 32-501

    23. "TATTOOING" MEANS PLACING A MARK OR DESIGN ON OR UNDER THE SKIN OF A PERSON BY A PROCESS OF PIERCING AND INGRAINING A PIGMENT, DYE OR INK INTO THE SKIN.

    Defines 'tattooing' to clarify the process involved.

  • Section 32-507

    23. TATTOO ARTIST AND PIERCING PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION, AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

    Introduces a new fee structure for the registration of tattoo artists and piercing professionals.

  • Section 32-507

    24. TATTOO ARTIST AND PIERCING PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWAL, AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

    Establishes a renewal fee for tattoo artist and piercing professional registration.

  • Section 32-507

    25. TATTOO ARTIST AND PIERCING PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION DELINQUENT RENEWAL, AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

    Implements a delinquent renewal fee for registered tattoo artists and piercing professionals.

  • Title 32, chapter 5

    ARTICLE 2.1. COMMERCIAL BODY ART PROFESSIONALS

    Creates a new article in the statutes dedicated to commercial body art professionals, including tattoo artists and piercing professionals.

  • 32-521

    A TATTOO ARTIST MUST BE REGISTERED BY THE BOARD BEFORE PRACTICING TATTOOING IN THIS STATE.

    Mandates that tattoo artists be registered before practicing in Arizona.

  • 32-521

    A PERSON IS ENTITLED TO REGISTER AS A TATTOO ARTIST IF THE PERSON DOES ALL THE FOLLOWING:

    Sets forth registration criteria for tattoo artists.

  • 32-521

    SUBMITS SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF HAVING COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED TATTOOS AND THREE HUNDRED HOURS OF APPRENTICE TRAINING.

    Specifies requirements for apprenticeship training for tattoo artists.

  • 32-521

    SUBMITS SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING: (a) AN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS CERTIFICATION (b) THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CPR TRAINING.

    Requires tattoo artists to complete safety and health certifications.

  • 32-521

    PAYS THE PRESCRIBED FEES FOR TATTOO ARTIST REGISTRATION.

    Imposes a fee for the registration of tattoo artists.

Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. House First Reading.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 77 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (77)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4072?
HB 4072 is sponsored by Kevin Volk (Democrat), Betty J Villegas (Democrat), Stacey Travers (Democrat), Stephanie Simacek (Democrat), Mariana Sandoval (Democrat), Mae Peshlakai (Democrat), Brian Garcia (Democrat), Quantá Crews (Democrat), Patty Contreras (Democrat), Lupe Contreras (Democrat), Junelle Cavero (Democrat), Lorena Austin (Democrat), Cesar Aguilar (Democrat), Janeen Connolly (Democrat), Aaron Márquez (Democrat), and Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4072?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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