This bill amends existing law to prohibit certain licensees from electronically recording or storing personal information obtained from identification cards, specifically in the context of verifying the age of individuals purchasing alcohol or tobacco products. The new legal language inserted into RSA 179:8 clarifies that while licensees are allowed to scan approved forms of identification for age verification, they are explicitly forbidden from recording, retaining, or storing any personal information in electronic form. This includes sensitive data such as a person's photograph, social security number, driver identification number, name, address (excluding the 5-digit zip code), telephone number, and medical or disability information.

The bill aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals by ensuring that their personal information is not retained by licensees after age verification. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, which is anticipated to be August 30, 2025. This legislative change reflects a growing concern over data privacy and the handling of personal information in commercial transactions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:12
As Amended by the House: 179:8
Version adopted by both bodies: 179:8
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 179:8