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CA AB2335
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Avelino Valencia
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AI Summary
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Creates the Digital Asset Reserve Fund to hold unclaimed digital financial assets (cryptocurrencies) that escheat to the state after 3 years of owner inactivity
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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
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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
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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
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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