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Tennessee|SB2251

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 29; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47 and Title 67, relative to virtual currency kiosks.

Chamber 1

Summary

This bill would prohibit virtual currency kiosk operators and other individuals from installing, operating, or permitting the operation of virtual currency kiosks in Tennessee, making violations a class A misdemeanor. The legislation amends multiple sections of Tennessee law across various titles to implement this prohibition and establish enforcement mechanisms. The bill affects kiosk operators, businesses that may own or lease kiosk locations, and individuals involved in virtual currency transactions within the state.

Sponsor

RJack Johnson

Last action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 766

Apr 23, 2026

Topics

Money TransmissionFraud & EnforcementConsumer Protection

Legislative history

Apr 23, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 766

Mar 16, 2026S

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 13, 2026S

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026

Mar 10, 2026S

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

Mar 4, 2026S

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026

Mar 3, 2026S

Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026

Feb 24, 2026S

Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

Feb 18, 2026S

Sponsor change.

Feb 5, 2026S

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Feb 2, 2026S

Filed for introduction

Feb 2, 2026S

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration