New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 565: Relates to the use of biometric identity verification devices for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 565 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the use of biometric identity verification devices for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS