AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CURRENCY TRANSMISSIONS
Summary
Expands the definition of operator to anyone who enables customers to purchase virtual currency. Expands the definition of a transaction to include a digital product or application where payment is made in person or through a third party intermediary.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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