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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the use of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts or dispenses United States currency by means of credit card or cash in exchange for a digital financial asset.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the operation of digital financial asset transaction kiosks, commonly known as cryptocurrency ATMs, that accept United States currency (cash or credit card) in exchange for digital financial assets, starting October 1, 2026. A digital financial asset is defined as a digital representation of value used for exchange, accounting, or storage, but not legal tender, excluding certain rewards programs, in-game currencies, and regulated securities. The bill aims to curb the increasing use of these kiosks in scams, particularly targeting older individuals, where criminals instruct victims to withdraw cash, use kiosks to send funds to cryptocurrency wallets they control, making recovery difficult due to offshore routing and operator claims of inability to assist. The legislation defines "cash" as physical United States currency, and an "operator" as anyone who owns, manages, or operates such a kiosk in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Pierick; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Iwamoto. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1642&year=2026 |
| HB1642_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1642_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1642_.HTM |
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