Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 171: 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.

Enacted Last action March 21, 2025: Pub. Ch. 19

Plain-language summary

SB 171 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Becky Massey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Pub. Ch. 19.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Becky Massey (Republican).