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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act." Under the bill, a virtual currency kiosk means, in part, an electronic terminal of the virtual currency kiosk operator that enables the owner or operator to facilitate the exchange of fiat currency for virtual currency or virtual currency for fiat currency or other virtual currency. The kiosk operator is to provide numerous disclosures to customers to ensure the customer is aware of the threats and possible outcomes as a result of using a virtual currency kiosk. This includes, among other items, disclosure that virtual currency is not legal tender; notice of the customer's liability for unauthorized virtual currency transactions; and the posting of a notice, at or near the kiosk, of a warning of potential scams that may lead a customer to use a kiosk. A virtual currency kiosk operator is to employ a compliance officer and a consumer protection officer to ensure the kiosk operates as required and that consumers are receiving the required disclosures. The operator is to obtain a license from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance as a money transmitter to operate the kiosk. Additionally, an operator is issue quarterly reports to the Department on the locations of its virtual currency kiosks.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act," aims to safeguard consumers using virtual currency kiosks, which are electronic terminals that allow users to exchange traditional money (fiat currency) for digital currencies like Bitcoin or other virtual currencies. To achieve this, the bill mandates that kiosk operators provide clear disclosures to customers about the risks involved, including that virtual currency is not legal tender and that customers are responsible for unauthorized transactions. It also requires operators to post warnings about potential scams that might lead people to use these kiosks. Furthermore, operators must hire a compliance officer and a consumer protection officer to ensure adherence to the law and proper customer communication, and they must obtain a license from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance as a money transmitter, which is a business that transmits money or monetary value on behalf of others. Additionally, kiosk operators will be required to report the locations of their kiosks to the Department quarterly.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2957 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2957_I1.HTM |
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