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OK SB1915
OK SB1915Money transmission; allowing Insurance Commissioner to require certain information for certain claim to exemption; requiring certain license to engage in business; allowing Commissioner to utilize Nationwise Multistate Licensing System. Effective date.
summary
Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to money transmission; amending Section 2, Chapter 363, O.S.L. 2025 (6 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1520.1), which relates to digital asset kiosk operators; updating statutory reference; creating the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; providing short title; defining terms; providing certain exclusions; allowing the Insurance Commissioner to require certain information for certain claim to exemption; allowing the Commissioner to enter into certain agreements; allowing the Commissioner to utilize certain software for certain investigations; allowing the Commissioner to accept certain information; allowing the Commissioner to recover certain costs; requiring certain information to adhere to Oklahoma Open Records Act; allowing disclosure of certain information; construing provisions; establishing certain information as nonconfidential; allowing Commissioner to conduct certain investigations; allowing Commissioner to issue certain order; allowing Commissioner to employ certain persons; allowing Commissioner to participate in certain multistate supervisory processes; prohibiting Commissioner from waiving certain authorities; prohibiting certain persons from engaging in certain business without certain license; providing certain exceptions; allowing Commissioner to engage in certain actions and establish certain relationships; allowing Commissioner to utilize Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for certain licensing provisions; allowing Commissioner to waive certain requirements; establishing certain license fees; requiring license form to include certain information; requiring certain key individuals to submit certain information to Commissioner; requiring Commissioner to provide certain notice upon completion of certain application; requiring Commissioner to conduct certain investigations; establishing certain requirements for certain multistate licensees; allowing Commissioner to deny certain licenses; requiring Commissioner to provide certain notice upon certain denial of application; establishing certain time frame of certain license; requiring certain renewal time period for certain license; requiring certain persons seeking certain control to submit certain information; allowing submission of certain information without use of NMLS; requiring certain notice to certain applicant; prohibiting approval of certain licenses; requiring Commissioner to conduct certain investigations; allowing Commissioner to accept certain results; requiring Commissioner to issue certain written notice of denial; excluding certain persons from certain provisions; requiring certain notice to Commissioner within certain time period; allowing request for certain determination; requiring certain licensee adding or replacing certain key individual to provide certain information; requiring certain notice; requiring licensees to submit certain report; requiring certain information in certain report; establishing certain time frame for submission of certain report; requiring licensee to maintain records for certain time period; allowing Commissioner to utilize NMLS for submission of certain reports; requiring licensee to conduct certain protocols before conducting certain business; requiring certain contract to have certain provisions; requiring notice to Commissioner of certain license status within certain time period; establishing certain status of certain commingled funds; prohibiting certain use of subdelegate; requiring certain licensees to forward all monies; providing certain exceptions; requiring certain response in certain situations; providing certain exemptions; requiring certain receipt to be sent to certain sender; requiring certain licensee to issue certain report; requiring certain licensee to maintain certain tangible net worth; allowing Commissioner to exempt certain licensee from certain tangible net worth requirements; requiring certain applicant to have certain surety bond; requiring certain licensee to maintain certain permissible investments; allowing Commissioner to limit extent of certain investments; subjecting certain permissible investments to certain attachments; requiring Commissioner to notify regulator of certain actions; allowing Commissioner to allow certain investments; establishing certain permissible investments; allowing Commissioner to suspend or revoke certain license; allowing Commissioner to issue certain cease and desist order; amending Section 14, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20N), which relates to class D1 criminal offenses; creating certain offense; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; repealing 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515, which relate to the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act," significantly updates regulations for money transmitters and digital asset kiosk operators in Oklahoma. It establishes a new framework for licensing and oversight of money transmission businesses, including those dealing with digital assets, by transferring authority to the Insurance Commissioner and allowing them to utilize the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for streamlined licensing and supervision. The bill defines key terms like "money transmission," "digital assets," and "control," and outlines various exclusions from these regulations, such as federally insured depository institutions and certain payment system operators. It grants the Insurance Commissioner broad powers to investigate, regulate, and enforce these provisions, including the ability to enter into agreements with other regulatory bodies, recover costs, and require specific information from applicants and licensees. The act also introduces new requirements for licensees, such as maintaining specific financial reserves, implementing anti-fraud protocols, and providing detailed disclosures to customers, particularly concerning the risks associated with digital assets. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to update statutory references and includes provisions for penalties and enforcement actions for violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1915&Session=2600 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1915%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1915%20INT.PDF |
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