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California|AB2285

Digital Financial Asset Banking Act.

Committee 1

Summary

Starting July 1, 2026, this California bill prohibits any person from engaging in digital financial asset business activities or offering such services to California residents unless they are licensed by the state, have submitted a license application and are awaiting a decision, or qualify for an exemption. The bill applies to companies and individuals conducting digital financial asset business in California and requires compliance with licensing requirements established under state financial regulations.

Sponsor

DAvelino Valencia

Last action

(Pending re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P.)

Apr 16, 2026

Topics

Money TransmissionGovernment Use & OversightConsumer Protection

Legislative history

Apr 16, 2026A

Assembly Rule 56 suspended.

Apr 16, 2026A

(Pending re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P.)

Mar 17, 2026A

Re-referred to Com. on B. & F.

Mar 16, 2026A

Referred to Coms. on B. & F. and P. & C.P.

Mar 16, 2026A

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & F. Read second time and amended.

Feb 20, 2026A

From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

Feb 19, 2026A

Read first time. To print.