To authorize the use of “robo-bartender” alcoholic dispensing machines located at a customer's table or booth in restaurants and bars, and in certain other locations in an establishment with a liquor license, if the machine does not dispense more than 96 ounces of beer, wine, or mixed spirit drink in a single order, and does not dispense spirituous liquor “straight." A customer still be required to order the beer, wine, or mixed drinks from a human staff member, with staff members required to monitor the service. Rules adopted under an existing law permit a much more limited version of this, which the industry has sought to expand.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To clarify a reference in the bill.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To place in statute authorization for the use of “robo-bartender” alcoholic dispensing machines that are located at a customer's table or booth in restaurants, and smaller amounts in certain other locations in an establishment with a liquor license. The machines could dispense up to 96 ounces of beer, wine, or mixed spirit drink in a single order, but could not dispense spirituous liquor “straight," and staff would be required to monitored their use. Rules adopted under an existing law permit a much more limited version of this industry.