Tattoo studios could soon be required to inform patrons that certain tattoos would disqualify them from military service.
A state House committee passed legislation Tuesday that would require tattoo studios to “conspicuously display” notices to inform patrons that getting tattoos on their face and other visible areas would make them ineligible for military service.
House Bill 654, sponsored by Rep. Sandra Scott, D-Rex, would make it mandatory for tattoo studios to post these notifications "in a prominent place easily seen by patrons."
The warnings would have to state “that any tattoo on the face, neck, forearm, hand, or lower leg may automatically disqualify the wearer from military service in the United States armed forces.”
Last year, WSB-TV reported that tattoos and obesity are two big factors keeping potential recruits out of the army.
Army recruiter Staff Sgt. Sylvester Rogers told WSB-TV that he was turning away “10 to 20 people” a day “just from tattoos alone.” Rogers said potential recruits concerned about their tattoos should check with a recruiter to ensure their tattoos meet requirements.
Scott’s bill will now move to the House floor for debate. The measure must pass the chamber by Monday under legislative rules or it’s dead for the session.
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