Bill to regulate minors' piercings goes to Cuomo
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Attention minors: You might soon need parental consent to get a body piercing.
The State Senate gave final passage Wednesday to a bill that would mandate that anyone younger than 18 obtain consent from a parent or guardian before getting a piercing. It exempts ear piercings.
The sponsor, State Sen. Joe Robach (R-Rochester), said the bill would be "something that will be supported by...
