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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House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained
Apr 10, 2026
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Legislative history
Senate Conference committee report now available
Senate Motion to suspend Joint Rule 4 (k) to allow consideration adopted; —
Senate Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 29, Nay 11
House Motion to suspend Joint Rule 4 (k) to allow consideration adopted; —
House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 76, Nay 44, Absent 5
House Reengrossed on Monday, April 13, 2026
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 17, 2026
House Vetoed by Governor; Returned to House on Monday, April 27, 2026
House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained
Senate Sen. David Haley is appointed to replace Sen. Silas Miller on the Conference Committee
Senate Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Brenda Dietrich, Sen. Michael Fagg and Sen. Silas Miller appointed as conferees
House Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Nick Hoheisel, Rep. Angela Stiens and Rep. Rui Xu
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 Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance
Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM — Room 546-S event
Senate Referred to Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance
House Engrossed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
House Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 118, Nay 5, Absent 2
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 House Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions
House Hearing: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM — Room 582-N event
House Introduced
House Referred to House Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions