ME House + Senate at Odds Prohibiting People 17 and under from Tanning

The Maine House and Senate are at odds over whether Maine should prohibit people under the age of 18 from indoor tanning. The Democratic-led House voted 87-59 to give initial approval to the bill. The Republican-led Senate voted 18-17 in favor of rejecting the bill. It faces further votes in both chambers. Supporters of the measure say the dangers of tanning are clear, noting that the FDS now requires tanning beds to have labels warning against their use by minors. But opponents say that government doesn't need to act as parent. A similar bill vetoed in 2013 by Gov. Paul LePage, who called it government overreach. (AP)