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FL H0175
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Commerce Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates a state licensing framework for "qualified payment stablecoin issuers" effective October 1, 2026, requiring entities to obtain a license from Florida's Office of Financial Regulation to issue payment stablecoins in the state
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Requires issuers to maintain 1:1 reserves backing outstanding stablecoins using approved assets including U.S. currency, Treasury bills (93 days or less maturity), demand deposits at insured institutions, and certain repurchase agreements
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Mandates monthly reserve reports examined by registered public accounting firms, public disclosure of redemption policies, and annual audited financial statements for issuers with over $50 billion in outstanding stablecoins
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Establishes a $10 billion threshold requiring qualified issuers to either transition to joint federal-state oversight with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency within 360 days or cease issuing new stablecoins
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Requires compliance with federal GENIUS Act anti-money laundering provisions, including annual certifications to the Office of Financial Regulation that anti-money laundering programs are implemented, with license revocation authorized for non-compliance
Legislative Description
Payment Stablecoin
Last Action
Ordered enrolled
3/5/2026