Tattoos and Piercings - As enacted, permits tattoo artists who have been licensed in this state for fewer than three years but licensed in another state for 10 years or more to receive a tattoo artist licensure in this state; requires the tattoo artist to provide the tattoo artist's signature on this state's tattoo apprenticeship completion application signifying that the apprentice tattoo artist has met the requirement of law. - Amends TCA Title 62 and Title 68.

HB 373 modifies Tennessee's tattoo artist licensing rules to allow professionals licensed in another state for 10+ years to obtain a Tennessee license without completing the state's standard 1-year apprenticeship. Instead, they must provide proof of two years' experience (using business licenses or tax records) and sign an apprenticeship completion form. The bill also requires licensed tattoo artists in Tennessee to verify apprentices met training requirements. It affects out-of-state tattoo artists seeking licensure and current licensed artists overseeing apprentices. The changes take effect January 1, 2026.