SB 746

Sacramento Bee's Capitol Alert: The state Senate today approved a measure aimed at keeping children under 18 years of age from using indoor tanning beds.

September 02, 2011

A bill to ban the use of tanning beds for Californians who are 18 or under is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown after winning final approval in the Legislature.

Senate Bill 746, by Democratic Sen. Ted Lieu, would make California the first state in the nation to ban minors from fake baking under the ultraviolet bulbs. Amendments to the bill were approved by the state Senate today on a vote of 24-12.

Torrance Daily Breeze/Long Beach Press-Telegram: Senate: Sen. Lieu's tanning bed bill goes to governor

September 02, 2011

The state Senate today approved a measure aimed at keeping children under 18 years of age from using indoor tanning beds.

The bill now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown. If signed, the law would go into effect Jan. 1, making California the first state in the nation to have such a ban.

The measure, written by state Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, aims to replace a current law that requires youths between 14 and 17 to get permission from a parent or guardian to use the ultra-violet machines.

Associated Press: Bill banning teens' use of tanning beds approved

September 02, 2011

California could become the first state to make it illegal for teenagers under age 18 to use tanning beds if Gov. Jerry Brown signs legislation sent to him by the state Senate.

Sen. Ted Lieu, the bill's author, says 30 other states have some restrictions but that California would be the first to set the higher age limit.

Texas bans use by teenagers under 16, while California already makes it illegal for those 14 and under. Californians age 15 to 17 can use tanning beds, but only with their parents' permission.

STANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Keep minors away from tanning beds

September 15, 2011
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SCOPE - Published by the Stanford School of Medicine

By Michael Claeys

TORRANCE DAILY BREEZE: Lieu urges Brown to sign bill banning teens from using tanning beds

September 15, 2011

By Melissa Evans Staff Writer

Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Redondo Beach, held a press conference Wednesday urging Gov. Jerry Brown to sign a bill banning those under 18 from using indoor tanning beds.

The bill was passed by the state Legislature, and Brown has until Oct. 9 to sign the bill, veto it or allow it to become law without his signature.

Torrance Daily Breeze: Committee backs ban on teen tanning

June 29, 2011

The law, proposed by Sen. Ted Lieu of Torrance, is intended to curb skin cancer risks among young people. The legislation passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee and next Tuesday will head to the Business and Professions Committee.

Teens under 14 already are banned from tanning beds in California, and older teenagers need parental permission. If Lieu's bill becomes law, those under 18 will be prohibited no matter if their parents approve.

AP National wire: States consider banning teens from tanning beds; Ted Lieu's SB 746 cited

June 27, 2011

By Shaya Mohajer

LOS ANGELES -- If a proposed law passes, California teens under 18 will need a fake ID to "fake and bake" themselves to a golden brown.

Citing skin cancer risks, legislators have joined lawmakers in at least 21 other states who have debated bills this year to ban or restrict tanning bed use by minors.

Governing Magazine: Banning Teenagers from Tanning Beds

June 09, 2011

At the recommendation of doctors and in spite of the tanning industry, California may be the first state to set a precedent on tanning beds.

BY: Jessica B. Mulholland

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