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WA SB5280
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Claudia Kauffman
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AI Summary
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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
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Daily transaction limit of $1,000 per consumer through virtual currency kiosks
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Fees and charges capped at the greater of $5 or 5% of the U.S. dollar equivalent of virtual currency per transaction
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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
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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