Washington legislators vote together to OK biometric age verification for alcohol

Washington State senators have unanimously approved a bill that would allow biometrics to be used for age verification. Its use would be optional for bar owners and imbibers.

The legislation must now be taken up by the state’s lower house and, if approved there, signed by the governor. Liquor regulators say bar owners should get more guidance on use of the systems.

The Senate’s version (SB 6179) would make it legal to verify a patron’s age using hardware …

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