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WA SB5280

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Kauffman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Virtual currency kiosk operators must report all branch locations and authorized delegates to the nationwide licensing system at least 30 days before commencing business in Washington

  • Daily transaction limit of $1,000 per consumer through virtual currency kiosks

  • Fees and charges capped at the greater of $5 or 5% of the U.S. dollar equivalent of virtual currency per transaction

  • Kiosks must display fraud warnings and disclose licensee contact information before transactions; receipts must include transaction details, exchange rate, fees, and the difference between customer price and prevailing market price

  • Washington had the highest rate of imposter scam reports per capita in 2023 according to the FTC, prompting these consumer protections

Legislative Description

Protecting consumers of virtual currency kiosks.

Last Action

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Business1/26/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Rules4/2/2025
Consumer Protection & Business2/28/2025
Rules1/30/2025
Business, Financial Services & Trade1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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