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FL S0738

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Martin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida's long-arm jurisdiction statute (s. 48.193) to expand state court jurisdiction over defendants involved in virtual currency transactions
  • Establishes that any person who requests a Florida resident to transfer virtual currency to an account located outside of Florida becomes subject to Florida state court jurisdiction
  • Applies regardless of where the defendant is physically located when making the request
  • Defines virtual currency by reference to existing Florida law (s. 560.103)
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Virtual Currency Transfers

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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