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TN SB 171

enacted

Tattoos and Piercings - As enacted, enacts "The Ink of Hope Act"; requires tattoo operators and tattoo artists to complete up to one hour of training on recognizing and reporting signs of human trafficking. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 38.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 171 pass?

Yes. TN SB 171 has been enacted into law as of 2025-03-21. Latest recorded action (2025-03-21): Pub. Ch. 19

What is TN SB 171 about?

TN SB 171 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Tattoos and Piercings - As enacted, enacts "The Ink of Hope Act"; requires tattoo operators and tattoo artists to complete up to one hour of training on recognizing and reporting signs of human trafficking. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 38.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 171?

Massey is the primary sponsor of TN SB 171.

Introduced
2025-01-16
Latest action
2025-03-21 — Pub. Ch. 19
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Masseyprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-15

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2025-01-16

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2025-01-27

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-02-04

    Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 2/11/2025

  5. 2025-02-05

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  6. 2025-02-11

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  7. 2025-02-11

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  8. 2025-02-12

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  9. 2025-02-18

    Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/20/2025

  10. 2025-02-20

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  11. 2025-02-20

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  12. 2025-02-20

    Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

    passage

  13. 2025-02-24

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  14. 2025-03-03

    Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0

    passage

  15. 2025-03-03

    Subst. for comp. HB.

    substitution

  16. 2025-03-04

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

    enrolled

  17. 2025-03-05

    Signed by Senate Speaker

    passage

  18. 2025-03-06

    Signed by H. Speaker

    passage

  19. 2025-03-10

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

    executive-receipt

  20. 2025-03-12

    Signed by Governor.

    executive-signature

  21. 2025-03-21

    Effective date(s) 03/12/2025, 01/01/2026

  22. 2025-03-21

    Pub. Ch. 19

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/11/2025 Passed

    2025-02-11 · pass · 9-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0171&ga=114

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