Sponsor of the bill Republican Lee's Summit Representative Gary Cross says the purpose of the bill is to educate parents about the dangers of tanning so they can make informed decisions for their children.
Wrap: Jackson County Republican Representative Gary Cross urged Healthcare Policy Committee to require tanning facilities to get written consent from guardians of underage customers.
"We feel like this bill is dealing with a very deadly disease called melanoma," bill sponsor Rep. Gary Cross, R-Kansas City, said. He also said Missouri has no regulations on tanning.