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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5280

SB 5280: Virtual currency kiosks

Protecting consumers of virtual currency kiosks.

Summary

  • Adds requirements to the Uniform Money Services Act for the operation of virtual currency kiosks to establish a daily transaction limit, restrictions on fees, disclosure requirements, a receipt requirement, and a requirement for reporting branch locations and authorized delegates.

From the Engrossed House Bill Analysis 2026 (ESB 5280), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2025
  3. Passed SenateFeb 26, 2025
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Claudia Kauffman (D-47)
Introduced
January 15, 2025 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 2026
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5280, ESB 5280

AN ACT Relating to protecting consumers of virtual currency kiosks;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Claudia Kauffman (D-47)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Leonard Christian R-4T'wina Nobles D-28Derek Stanford D-1Javier Valdez D-46

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 26, 2025
Version voted on: ESB 5280
29 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27102
Republican21601
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 21, 2026
Version voted on: ESB 5280
37 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican71200
How each member voted
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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5280)
  2. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business. (ESB 5280)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5280)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5280)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5280)
  6. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESB 5280)
  7. Rules suspended. (ESB 5280)
  8. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5280)
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5280)
  10. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 5280)
  11. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 5280)
  12. CPB - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 5280)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5280)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5280)
  15. CPB - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5280)
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5280)
  17. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business. (ESB 5280)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESB 5280)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5280)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5280)
  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5280)
  22. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5280)
  23. BFT - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5280)
  24. First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade. (ESB 5280)

SB 5280 in other sessions

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