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Greetings!
With the Senate Public Services Committee and the House Health Services Committee both scheduled to hold hearings on important indoor tanning bills this coming week, now is the time to let them know we care about the passing of this important legislation.
It only takes a few minutes for your voice to be heard - link here for all the information you need to contact both committees. (The Senate committee emails are now posted.) It is important to send these emails by February 28th!
Also don't forget to RSVP to attend the 90 minute learning session on the legislative process led by newly retired Congresswoman Beth Coulson, on March 2nd from 10am - 11:30am. RSVP to glenview@livesunsmartskinsafe.org.
Protecting our youth from the dangers of indoor tanning is an important step in living sun smart and skin safe - please help.
Susan Steel,
Founder
Skin of Steel |
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LET OUR ILLINOIS SENATE AND HOUSE ELECTED OFFICIALS KNOW WE CARE
ACTION NEEDED NOW: Send an email of support to BOTH the Illinois House of Representatives Human Services Committee and the Senate Public Health Committee before March 1st.
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YOUR SUPPORT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PROTECTING OUR YOUTH 
Learn of the other ways you can support this important tanning legislation. Link here to know more about:
- easy steps to spread the word;
- helping identify expert testimony for the hearings;
- joining the legislative support committee;
- learning more about the legislative process.
or contact glenview@livesunsmartskinsafe.org for more information. |
ILLINOIS LEGISLATORS SCHOENBERG AND GABEL DEMONSTRATE THEIR SUPPORT FOR LIVING SKIN SAFE
Current Illinois Admin. Code Title 77; Sec. 795.190 (c) states that children under 14 are prohibited from indoor tanning. A parent/guardian must sign a consent form in the presence of the facility operator if a child is 14-17 years old indicating that they understand the warnings.
This has been the law in Illinois while other states have taken the lead in protecting all minors from the dangers of indoor tanning, which is now recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the World Health Organization (WHO), most Western European governments, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), and others, as a known carcinogen.
AIM at Melanoma, an important advocacy group nationwide, recently teamed with Skin of Steel Board Members, to help bring the discussion to Springfield.
In February 2011, bills were introduced to both the Illinois House and Senate to increase protection for Illinois children. Senate Bill 1329 was introduced by Senator Jeffery M. Schoenberg of the 9th District, and HB 1666 was introduced was introduced by Representative Robyn Gabel of the 18th District.
To track the progress of this legislation, you can link here.
To learn more about the dangers of indoor UV tanning, link here to the newly launched Glenview Campaign website. |
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