HB 5353 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To bring virtual currency kiosks within the purview of money transmission licensure and create disclosure requirements and daily transaction limitations for new and existing customers.

HB 5353 requires virtual currency kiosks (machines for buying/selling digital currencies like Bitcoin) to obtain a money transmission license, bringing them under the same regulatory framework as traditional money transfer services. The bill sets daily transaction limits for all customers and mandates clear disclosures about terms, risks, and fees before transactions occur. It also clarifies that kiosks operate as delegates of licensed money transmitters and resolves conflicts between state and federal money transmission laws. This law directly affects kiosk operators and their customers in West Virginia.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Signed Aug 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

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MODERATE
The bill was amended to shift its focus from general money transmission services to specifically regulating virtual currency kiosks. The changes add new definitions for digital wallets and virtual currency, establish daily transaction limits, and mandate specific disclosure and receipt requirements for customers. It also introduces a grace period for existing kiosk operators to obtain a license and clarifies that kiosks are considered delegates of the licensed money transmitter.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed and expanded simultaneously; it now explicitly includes virtual currency kiosks within the definition of money transmission services while removing broader, less specific language regarding general currency exchange and transportation.
DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'digital wallet,' 'virtual currency,' 'virtual currency kiosk operator,' and related terms to clarify regulatory boundaries.

REQUIREMENT

Introduced mandatory daily transaction limits (e.g., $1,000 for new customers) and required specific risk disclosures and receipts for every virtual currency transaction.

Required licensees to implement enhanced due diligence, including blockchain analysis to prevent sanctioned wallets from being used and the designation of a Chief Compliance Officer.

TIMELINE

Established a 90-day window for virtual currency kiosk operators already doing business in West Virginia to apply for licensure before the effective date of the amendments.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the definition of 'money transmission' to explicitly include owning or operating a virtual currency kiosk.

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirements for licensees to provide a designated contact for law enforcement and established procedures for canceling fraudulent transactions within 10 days of registration.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 4, 2026

How they voted

321
Passed
Total votes 33
Mar 13, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican31
30 Yea 1 Nay
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
40
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 655)
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title amendment adopted
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 563)
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported do pass, with amendment
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 307)
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
By substitute, do pass
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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