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AL SB234

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Melson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retailers of alcoholic beverages, tobacco/vape products, or consumable hemp products that violate age verification laws must implement digital or card swipe technology to verify customers are at least 21 years old

  • Approved verification methods include secure digital systems on customer mobile devices using driver license data, or card swipe devices that read the magnetic strip or barcode of state-issued IDs

  • Any retailer selling age-restricted products may voluntarily use these verification technologies, even without a prior violation

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Proof of Age; require certain retailers to use digital or card-swipe technology to verify customer age at point of sale

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Tourism1/29/2026

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