Utah HB0531 amends laws to regulate scarification practices for safety and defines unlawful scarification of minors.

Utah HB0531 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to create rules for scarification to ensure client safety. It requires body art facilities offering scarification to follow specific safety protocols, including using dedicated rooms, verifying client age, and providing post-procedure care instructions. The bill also establishes unlawful scarification of a minor as a criminal offense, with penalties for those who perform such acts without parental consent. The law takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0531 amends laws to regulate scarification practices for safety and defines unlawful scarification of minors.

Utah HB0531 mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to create rules for scarification to ensure client safety. It requires body art facilities offering scarification to follow specific safety protocols, including using dedicated rooms, verifying client age, and providing post-procedure care instructions. The bill also establishes unlawful scarification of a minor as a criminal offense, with penalties for those who perform such acts without parental consent. The law takes effect on May 6, 2026.