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MS HB1152

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "virtual currency" as any digital representation of value used as a medium of exchange, unit of account, or store of value that is not recognized as legal tender by the United States government

  • Exempts virtual currency transactions from Mississippi Money Transmitters Act licensing requirements, including buying, selling, issuing, or taking custody of payment instruments or stored value in virtual currency form

  • Exempts receiving virtual currency for transmission to locations within or outside the United States from money transmitter regulations

  • Amends Section 75-15-3 and Section 75-15-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to incorporate these virtual currency definitions and exemptions

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Virtual currency; define and provide certain trade/commerce exemptions for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Services1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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