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FL S1568

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/6/2026

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