HB 324 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to virtual currency kiosks; relating to transactions involving virtual currency; and relating to unfair trade or deceptive acts or practices.

HB 324 requires virtual currency kiosk operators in Alaska to obtain a money transmission license and register with the state before operating. Operators must submit quarterly reports detailing locations, transactions, and declined activities, plus annual reports including revenue, user complaints, transaction volumes, refunds, and suspicious activity. The bill also mandates clear user disclosures about terms and conditions and requires operators to provide transaction data upon request. All collected data is confidential but summarized in an annual public report, with no public access to individual records. This bill directly affects businesses operating digital currency kiosks within Alaska.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Last action May 6, 2026
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HB 324 CSHB 324(JUD) · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add a mandatory 48-hour hold on the first transaction for users who have previously interacted with a virtual currency kiosk operator. Additionally, the bill was reorganized to be sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee rather than individual representatives, and the bill number was updated to reflect its status as a committee substitute.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding user transaction limits was expanded by introducing a new requirement for a 48-hour hold on repeat users' first transactions.
REQUIREMENT

A new provision requiring a 48-hour hold on the first transaction for users who have previously engaged with a virtual currency kiosk operator.

ELIGIBILITY

The bill's sponsor designation was changed from individual representatives to the House Judiciary Committee.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated to 'CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 324(JUD)' and the bill number was changed from HB 324 to CSHB 324(JUD) to reflect committee processing.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
28
Key actions
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Committee
2
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 324(JUD) Out of Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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