Enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act, providing definitions, establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators, imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges and authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner.
Summary
This Kansas bill establishes consumer protection requirements for operators of virtual currency kiosks, including definitions of key terms, operational standards, and limits on transaction amounts and fees. The legislation grants the state attorney general and law enforcement agencies authority to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission related to these kiosks and report findings to the state bank commissioner. The bill aims to regulate the virtual currency kiosk industry to protect consumers engaging in cryptocurrency transactions.
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Senate Senator Haley is appointed to replace Senator Miller on the Conference Committee
Apr 9, 2026
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Senate Senator Haley is appointed to replace Senator Miller on the Conference Committee
Senate Motion to accede adopted; Senator Dietrich, Senator Fagg and Senator Miller appointed as conferees
House Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Hoheisel , Representative Stiens and Representative Xu as conferees
Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 40 Nay: 0
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance
Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S
Senate Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance
House Engrossed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 118 Nay: 5
Senate Received and Introduced
House Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions
House Hearing: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 582-N
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions