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MA S707

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Cronin

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new Chapter 167K requiring virtual currency kiosk operators to obtain state money transmitter licenses, register each kiosk with the Commissioner of Banks, and submit quarterly location reports

  • Imposes a $1,000 daily transaction limit per customer and caps fees at the greater of $5.00 or 3% of the transaction value

  • Mandates prominent fraud warnings, comprehensive risk disclosures in the customer's chosen language, physical transaction receipts, and use of blockchain analytics software to prevent transfers to wallets linked to fraud

  • Requires full refunds for new customers (within first 30 days) who report fraud within 90 days, and fee refunds for existing fraud victims; operators must employ a full-time compliance officer and maintain written anti-fraud policies

  • Establishes a 25-member special commission to study blockchain technology applications in government and business, and directs the State Treasurer to develop educational resources on virtual currencies with fraud prevention curricula for older adults

Legislative Description

Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

10/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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