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HI HB1647

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes a $500 civil penalty on hosts of digital financial asset transaction kiosks (cryptocurrency ATMs) when fraud is committed through kiosks located on their premises
  • Requires hosts to supervise kiosk use to prevent fraud, creating a duty of care for business owners who allow these machines on their property
  • Applies immediately to new hosting contracts entered after the Act's effective date, with existing contracts becoming subject to the law beginning July 1, 2027
  • Responds to FBI data showing over 10,956 complaints and approximately $246.7 million in victim losses from kiosk scams in 2024, representing a 99% increase in complaints from 2023
  • Defines "digital financial asset" as non-legal tender digital representations of value used as medium of exchange, excluding rewards programs, in-game currencies, and registered securities

Legislative Description

Relating To Consumer Protection.

Liability

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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