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AZ SB1043

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • State agencies may enter agreements with virtual currency service providers to accept cryptocurrency as payment for taxes, fees, fines, penalties, rent, and other financial obligations owed to the state
  • Virtual currency is defined to include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and stablecoins (as defined by the federal GENIUS Act of 2025), but excludes government-issued legal tender
  • Agreements must specify terms for accepting or declining virtual currency payments and whether the state receives payment in cryptocurrency or U.S. dollars
  • Service fees for cryptocurrency transactions may be paid by the state agency or passed on to the person making the payment
  • Effective date is December 31, 2026

Legislative Description

State agencies; payments; cryptocurrency

Definitions

Last Action

House read second time

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Ways and Means2/25/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Finance1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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