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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Provides that the Act does not apply to a person whose digital financial asset business activity with, or on behalf of, residents is reasonably expected to be valued, in the aggregate, on an annual basis at $5,000,000 or less, measured by the United States dollar equivalent of digital financial assets. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to approve, conditionally approve, or deny any license application within 120 days after receipt of a completed application. Replaces provisions concerning renewal applications with annual reporting requirement provisions. Provides that the transition period under which covered persons and covered exchanges are not considered in violation of certain provisions ends January 1, 2028 (instead of January 1, 2027). Provides that rules adopted under the Act do not take effect earlier than January 1, 2027 (instead of January 1, 2026). Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act to make several changes, including exempting businesses whose digital financial asset activity with residents is valued at $5,000,000 or less annually from certain provisions of the Act. It also requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to approve, conditionally approve, or deny license applications within 120 days of receiving a complete application, and replaces the previous renewal process with an annual reporting requirement. Furthermore, the bill extends the transition period during which certain entities are not considered in violation of specific provisions until January 1, 2028, and delays the effective date of rules adopted under the Act until January 1, 2027.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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