SB 489 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Financial institutions and services; virtual currency kiosk operators, license required, penalties.

Summary
Financial institutions and services; virtual currency kiosk operators; license required; penalties. Establishes requirements for the operation of virtual currency kiosks, as defined in the bill, including a requirement that a virtual currency kiosk operator obtain licensure with the State Corporation Commission. The bill requires operators to file annual and quarterly reports, provide certain disclosures, and take reasonable steps to detect and prevent fraud and money laundering. The bill prohibits operators from accepting transactions above specified daily and monthly limits and establishes a maximum transaction charge of 18 percent of the value of such transaction. A person who violates the bill's provisions is subject to a fine of up to $1,000 per violation as well as the existing enforcement provisions of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. This bill is identical to HB 665.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

Enrolled Chaptered · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was finalized and assigned Chapter 655, effective April 13, 2026. It establishes a new regulatory framework for virtual currency kiosk operators in Virginia, requiring them to obtain a license and outlining specific penalties for non-compliance.
Scope change
The bill's scope is now formally enacted, adding a new chapter (22.2) to Title 6.2 of the Code of Virginia to regulate virtual currency kiosks.
REQUIREMENT

Introduced a mandatory licensing requirement for operators of virtual currency kiosks.

ENFORCEMENT

Established penalties for individuals or entities that fail to obtain the required license or violate the new regulations.

TIMELINE

Set the official approval date of April 13, 2026, marking the transition from draft to law.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 5, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

390
Passed
Total votes 39
Feb 5, 2026
D Democratic20
20 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican19
19 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
35
Key actions
14
Committee
7
Amendments
3
Apr 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 655 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB489ER)
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
House Amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-A 0-A)
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House with amendments (86-Y 10-N 0-A)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Engrossed by House as amended
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
committee amendments agreed to
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation with amendment(s) (19-Y 3-N)
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
House committee offered
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Finance and Appropriations
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 0-N 4-A)
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate committee offered
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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