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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Regulation of stablecoin. Prohibits a permitted payment stablecoin issuer or foreign payment stablecoin issuer from: (1) paying interest or any other type of yield; or (2) providing any other economic benefit; to a person in connection with the person's holding, use, or retention of a payment stablecoin. Provides that: (1) a payment stablecoin may be issued in Indiana only by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer; and (2) beginning July 1, 2028, subject to specified exceptions, a digital asset service provider may not offer or sell a payment stablecoin in Indiana that is not issued by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer. Requires the department of financial institutions (department) to: (1) administer licensure of persons to act as payment stablecoin issuers; and (2) regulate and supervise licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Establishes requirements for licensure as a payment stablecoin issuer and a process by which an applicant for licensure may appeal denial of the applicant's application. Imposes reporting requirements for licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies powers of the department in regulating and supervising licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for priority of claims in an insolvency action regarding a licensed payment stablecoin issuer.
AI Summary
This bill establishes regulations for stablecoins, which are digital currencies pegged to a stable asset like the US dollar, within Indiana. It prohibits issuers of payment stablecoins, whether domestic ("permitted payment stablecoin issuer") or foreign, from offering any interest, yield, or other economic benefit to individuals holding these stablecoins. The bill mandates that only entities licensed by the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (the "department") can issue payment stablecoins in the state, and starting July 1, 2028, digital asset service providers will be restricted from selling or offering stablecoins not issued by a licensed entity, with some exceptions for direct peer-to-peer transfers or use of hardware/software wallets. The department will oversee the licensing process, setting standards for financial soundness, integrity of applicants, and redemption policies, and will also regulate and supervise these licensed issuers, with provisions for appealing license denials and imposing civil and criminal penalties for violations, including specific penalties for illegal operation and false statements. Furthermore, in the event of a licensed issuer's insolvency, holders of their stablecoins will have priority claims on the issuer's reserves.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee report: do pass, adopted (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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