S00565New York2025 sessionIntroduced
Relates to the use of biometric identity verification devices for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; authorizes a licensee, its agent or employee to determine a person's age when purchasing alcoholic beverages or tobacco products by use of a biometric identity verification device; establishes where the use of the device indicates that the person is under the age of twenty-one, the attempted purchase of the alcoholic beverage shall be denied.
Plain-language summary
Legislation authorizing licensees, agents, or employees to use biometric identity verification devices to determine a purchaser's age for alcoholic beverage and tobacco sales, denying the purchase if the device indicates the person is under twenty-one. It establishes rules for when and how such devices may be used at the point of sale.
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History
Jan 8, 2025
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Jan 7, 2026
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Progress
IntroducedJan 8, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
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Sen. James Skoufis (D)Prime sponsor
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