Date: 03/14/2013

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB13-1215

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE & ENVIRONMENT

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment H). The motion p
Refer House Bill 13-1215, as amended, to the Commi		Pass Without Objection
PASS



03:00 PM -- House Bill 13-1215

Representative Peniston presented House Bill 13-1215 concerning restricting access by minors to artificial tanning devices. The bill requires a minor who is 15 years of age or older, but who is not yet 18 years old, to have the consent of parent or legal guardian, or a physician's prescription, prior to using an artificial tanning device at a registered facility. Unless withdrawn by a parent or legal guardian, a consent form is valid for 6 months. The bill prohibits the use of artificial tanning devices by minors under 15 years of age unless the use is prescribed by a physician. The Department of Public Health and Environment is required to develop a standard consent form, and may assess a penalty of up to $200 per day if it finds that an owner, employee, or operator has failed to comply with the bill's requirements.

Representative Peniston responded to questions about why a physician would prescribed tanning for a minor, how the age limits outlined in the bill were determined, and what entity will determine the health risks that will be outlined on the consent form.


03:10 PM -- Erin Jones, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She discussed her experience with tanning beds and melanoma. Ms. Jones responded to questions about her knowledge of the risks of indoor tanning while she was in using tanning beds, her family's involvement in her decision to use indoor tanning salons, and how she educates her children about sun risks.


03:17 PM -- Evin Berg, representing herself, testified in opposition of the bill. She discussed the ineffectiveness of parental consent restrictions, an overall ban of tanning for minors, and a possible state excise tax on tanning. Ms. Berg responded to questions about a potential state excise tax on tanning.


03:24 PM -- Dr. Jan Kief, Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill. She stated that Children's Hospital Colorado supports the bill. She discussed parental consent for minors using tanning salons, melanoma, and the reasons a physician would prescribe indoor tanning for a minor. Dr. Kief responded to questions about a potential state excise tax on tanning, a complete ban of tanning for minors, and the types of cancers that can occur from tanning bed use. She discussed the type of outreach the Colorado Medical Society does to educate the public about the risks of indoor tanning and sun exposure in response to a question from Representative Schafer.


03:36 PM -- Shelly LaPlant, representing herself, testified against the bill. She discussed parental choice and her vitamin D deficiency. Ms. LaPlant responded to questions from the committee.


03:40 PM -- Dr. Joe Chorny, Colorado Dermatologic Society, testified against the bill. He stated a more stringent bill that prohibits minors from using tanning beds is needed, and listed the organization that support a complete ban of tanning for minors. He discussed cancer statistics related to indoor tanning, and responded to questions about those statistics. Dr. Chorny responded to questions about whether any amount of ultraviolet light is safe, the survival rate of melanoma patients, whether tanning salons require parental consent, and the costs of treating melanoma.


03:50 PM -- Dr. Gregory Papadeas, Colorado Dermatologic Society, testified on the bill. He discussed his experience treating melanoma and restricting minors access to tanning salons. He responded to questions about whether there are efforts to create a national ban on indoor tanning for minors, the risks of tanning beds versus sunburns, and the amount of research available related to tanning beds. Dr. Papadeas respond to questions about when indoor tanning may be prescribed by a dermatologist, whether there are ways to reduce the risks of indoor tanning, and the risk of sun exposure for high school athletes.


04:07 PM -- Dr. Hunter Sams, Colorado Dermatologic Society, testified against the bill. He discussed health concerns related to the use of indoor tanning, the states that have restrictions on teenage tanning, and when a physician would prescribe ultraviolet exposure. Dr. Hunter responded to questions about his position on the bill and vitamin D.


04:18 PM -- Diana Dreman, representing herself, testified against the bill. She discussed her mother's experience with melanoma. Ms. Dreman responded to questions from the committee about whether she has used indoor tanning devices and her position on the bill.


04:22 PM -- Rebecca Dreman, representing herself, testified against the bill. She discussed her experience with melanoma. Ms. Dreman responded to questions about her position on the bill.


04:32 PM -- R.J. Ours, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, testified against the bill. He provided a packet of information to the committee (Attachment G). He discussed a complete ban on tanning for minors and costs related to melanoma treatments. Mr. Ours responded to questions about how tanning bed exposure compares to sunlight exposure and national or state efforts to completely ban tanning for minors.

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04:42 PM -- Dwayne Jones, At the Beach, testified against the bill. He stated that his salons require parental consent for minors using his salons. He discussed the tanning industry, the skin typing process used at his salons, and the voluntary safety procedures for minors in place at his salons. Mr. Jones responded to questions about the potential health risks of tanning, self-regulation and voluntary procedures of the tanning industry for minors using tanning salons, and demographics about his clients. He responded to questions about his position on the bill and potential liability issues the bill may create.


04:56 PM

Representative Peniston discussed amendment L.003 (Attachment H) and responded to a question about the amendment.
BILL:HB13-1215
TIME: 04:57:51 PM
MOVED:Schafer
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment H). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Ginal
VOTE
Conti
Fields
Ginal
Humphrey
Joshi
Primavera
Stephens
Swalm
Young
Schafer
McCann
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

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04:59 PM

The committee discussed the bill and the need to educate the public about tanning and sun risks.


05:02 PM

Christy Chase, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to address questions about the use of the term "operator" in the bill. Representative Peniston discussed the term "operator" as it is used in the bill.


05:05 PM

Representative Peniston made concluding remarks on the bill. Representative Swalm commented on the bill.


BILL:HB13-1215
TIME: 05:09:33 PM
MOVED:Schafer
MOTION:Refer House Bill 13-1215, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 9-2.
SECONDED:Young
VOTE
Conti
Yes
Fields
Yes
Ginal
Yes
Humphrey
No
Joshi
No
Primavera
Yes
Stephens
Yes
Swalm
Yes
Young
Yes
Schafer
Yes
McCann
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

05:10 PM

Representative McCann adjourned the committee.