Fenway Park workers flagged potential public safety issues linked to customers buying beer at self-checkout kiosks and urged lawmakers Wednesday to crack down on the automated machines, while Boston Red Sox management and concessions employer Aramark defended their compliance with alcohol regulations and touted fan experience benefits.

Wearing green UNITE HERE Local 26 shirts, Fenway workers filled several rows of a State House hearing room in support of legislation sponsored by Boston Democrats Rep. David Biele and Sen. Lydia Edwards (H 325 / S 225) that would upend the operations of grab-and-go kiosks at sporting venues, stadiums and arenas.

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