Tanning Bill Heads To Governor

After years of debate, lawmakers have sent legislation limiting children’s use of artificial tanning beds to Gov. Butch Otter’s desk. HB 177 passed the Senate this evening on a 23-12 vote. Sen. Marv Hagedorn, R-Meridian, said it matches the restrictions on tanning beds, which are linked to skin cancer, particularly for the young, to existing restrictions in Idaho on youngsters getting tattoos, piercings or brandings. “Thirteen and under, you just don’t do it,” Hagedorn said. “Between 14 and 18 you get parental consent. And that’s worked very well for these things, I think it’ll work very well here”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: I’m not sure how I feel about this bill. Seems a bit nanny state to me. Thoughts?