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CA AB2335

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Avelino Valencia

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Digital Asset Reserve Fund to hold unclaimed digital financial assets (cryptocurrencies) that escheat to the state after 3 years of owner inactivity

  • Requires the State Controller to convert escheated digital assets into "high-quality digital assets" (defined as those with at least $100 billion average market capitalization over 12 months) between 18-20 months after the property is reported

  • Establishes a 7-member Digital Asset Reserve Fund Board—including the Controller, State Treasurer, and Director of Finance—to create valuation guidelines and investment policies for the fund

  • Mandates that holders of digital assets notify owners via certified mail or electronic means 6-12 months before escheatment, warning that assets will be converted to high-quality assets after the holding period

  • Allows claimants who file before conversion to receive assets in native form or fiat currency; those filing after conversion can have assets reverted to native form or receive fiat currency at prevailing market price

Legislative Description

Unclaimed property: digital financial assets.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

4/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/21/2026
Banking and Finance3/25/2026
Judiciary3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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