State Senate OKs Piercing-Consent Bill
Teenagers would have to get parental consent before having most parts of their bodies pierced for jewelry or decoration, under a bill by an Antelope Valley legislator approved Thursday in the Senate.
The bill by Assemblyman George Runner (R-Lancaster) would levy $250 fines against anyone who pierces, or offers to pierce, the body of a minor unless a parent is present or has provided written permission. The minors would not be liable for punishment, nor would parents. The bill would not apply to ear piercing.
Runner’s bill, which is part of a package of bills dealing with body piercing, was approved in a 25-4 vote and shipped to the Assembly for a vote on Senate amendments.
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