I followed MeghanM6's recommendation and it worked. See my clarifying notes:
1- Shut down your computer (not restart)
2-AFTER its shut down, hold/press down the start button for 10 seconds (you'll hear a sound like it's about to turn on the computer but it won't actually turn on). Then lift your finger after 10 seconds.
3-Wait 20 seconds or so, and then turn on the computer as normal.
4-Log back in and go the System Preferences and select the "Touch ID" to add your finger prints.
I can't believe we have to do this but I'm glad there's a solution for it.