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UT HB0072

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Wilcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Local law enforcement agencies must ensure at least one officer completes specialized cryptocurrency investigation training every three years, covering blockchain analysis, digital asset seizure, and coordination with federal agencies

  • Virtual currency kiosk operators face daily transaction limits of $2,000 per customer during the first three days, increasing to $5,000 per day thereafter

  • Virtual currency kiosks must display fraud prevention warnings in English and Spanish stating that transactions are irreversible and no government agency will request payment via kiosk

  • Kiosk operators must provide 24/7 toll-free customer service, issue receipts with transaction details including fees and exchange rates, and submit annual location reports to the Division of Consumer Protection

  • The Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice will collect quarterly cryptocurrency investigation data from law enforcement and report annually to the Legislature; the reporting requirement sunsets July 1, 2030

Legislative Description

Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Labor2/23/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice2/4/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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