Tennessee HB0182 amends The Ink of Hope Act to require tattoo artists to complete training on recognizing and reporting human trafficking.

Tennessee HB0182 amends The Ink of Hope Act to mandate that tattoo artists complete up to one hour of training on recognizing and reporting human trafficking. This training must be completed by December 31, 2028, and failure to do so will result in the license being rendered invalid. The bill also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for tattoo artists and their employers who respond to signs of human trafficking, refer clients to resources, or fail to respond or refer. The act takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Tennessee HB0182 amends The Ink of Hope Act to require tattoo artists to complete training on recognizing and reporting human trafficking.

Tennessee HB0182 amends The Ink of Hope Act to mandate that tattoo artists complete up to one hour of training on recognizing and reporting human trafficking. This training must be completed by December 31, 2028, and failure to do so will result in the license being rendered invalid. The bill also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for tattoo artists and their employers who respond to signs of human trafficking, refer clients to resources, or fail to respond or refer. The act takes effect on January 1, 2026.