Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 182: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 182 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House 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: Mary Littleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 19.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Littleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 19
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/3/2025
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/27/2025
- Meeting Canceled
- Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 2/26/2025
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
- Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 2/19/2025
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