HB 3992 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

TESTING BILL for Session 2025 Testing and Training

HB 3992 prohibits scleral tattooing (tattooing the white part of the eye) in Washington State. It directly affects tattoo artists and businesses offering this procedure by making it illegal to perform or offer such services. The bill establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation and authorizes the Attorney General to investigate complaints, seek injunctions to stop violations, and recover penalties. This is a substantive policy change banning a specific cosmetic procedure with enforcement mechanisms. The bill does not apply to other tattooing methods or medical procedures.
Bill status Senate Passage 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Floor votes · House Jan 13, 2025

How they voted

800
Passed
Total votes 80
Jan 13, 2025
D Democratic53
53 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
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All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Jan 13, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (80-0)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Peter Abbarno
RRepublican
WA
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