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FL S1568
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program within the Department of Financial Services to accept payment stablecoins for governmental fees including licensing, registration, certification, and application fees
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Requires accepted stablecoins to have at least $1 billion average market capitalization over 12 months, be fully backed one-to-one by U.S. currency or short-term Treasury bills, and be issued by federally or state-approved issuers
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Authorizes the department to hold stablecoins, issue refunds and reimbursements in stablecoin form, and convert received stablecoins to U.S. dollars within a reasonable time for deposit in qualified public depositories
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Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning February 1, 2027, detailing transaction volume, cost savings, security incidents, fraud cases, and recommendations for program expansion or termination
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Grants the department authority to conduct examinations, audits, and investigations of stablecoin issuers to verify asset backing, redeemability, and consumer protection compliance
Legislative Description
Use of Digital Currency by the Department of Financial Services
Last Action
CS passed; YEAS 108, NAYS 3
3/11/2026