SB499

Louisiana SB499 mandates age verification using certified biometrically-bound age assurance credentials for alcohol service.

Louisiana SB499, known as the "Madison Brooks Law," requires age verification for entry to premises serving alcohol. It mandates the use of certified biometrically-bound age assurance credentials, which must meet specific criteria including age verification and cryptographic binding to biometric identifiers. The law prohibits the transmission of full identity data or raw biometric images. It also requires the commissioner to provide necessary equipment for permittees to confirm these credentials. The law will be effective August 1, 2026.