This bill creates cryptocurrency training requirements for law enforcement and consumer protections for digital asset kiosks.
This bill:
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Cryptocurrency-related crime and consumer protection would see new rules under this bill, addressing both virtual currency kiosks (ATM-like machines that convert cash into digital currency) and law enforcement training. Kiosk operators would be required to cap transactions at $2,000 per day for a customer's first three days and $5,000 per day afterward, display bold fraud warnings in English and Spanish, disclose that funds aren't federally insured, provide detailed transaction receipts, maintain a 24/7 customer service line, and report kiosk locations to the state annually; the Division of Consumer Protection would gain authority to enforce these rules through fines up to $2,500 per violation and civil lawsuits seeking damages, penalties, and other remedies. On the law enforcement side, every local agency would need to ensure at least one officer completes specialized cryptocurrency investigation training every three years, and agencies would report quarterly data on cryptocurrency cases to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which would summarize this data annually for the Legislature; this reporting requirement would automatically expire in 2030 unless renewed. This version is substantively similar to the bill's earlier draft, with added detail on the specific training topics for officers and clearer enforcement procedures for kiosk violations.
Current version: HB0072S02 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 11
House Floor Vote
Feb 19
Senate Rules
Feb 20
Senate Committee
Feb 25
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 26
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 4
Governor Signed
Mar 25
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 11
House Floor VoteFeb 19
Senate RulesFeb 20
Senate CommitteeFeb 25
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 26
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 4
Governor SignedMar 25
This bill creates cryptocurrency training requirements for law enforcement and consumer protections for digital asset kiosks.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Cryptocurrency-related crime and consumer protection would see new rules under this bill, addressing both virtual currency kiosks (ATM-like machines that convert cash into digital currency) and law enforcement training. Kiosk operators would be required to cap transactions at $2,000 per day for a customer's first three days and $5,000 per day afterward, display bold fraud warnings in English and Spanish, disclose that funds aren't federally insured, provide detailed transaction receipts, maintain a 24/7 customer service line, and report kiosk locations to the state annually; the Division of Consumer Protection would gain authority to enforce these rules through fines up to $2,500 per violation and civil lawsuits seeking damages, penalties, and other remedies. On the law enforcement side, every local agency would need to ensure at least one officer completes specialized cryptocurrency investigation training every three years, and agencies would report quarterly data on cryptocurrency cases to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which would summarize this data annually for the Legislature; this reporting requirement would automatically expire in 2030 unless renewed. This version is substantively similar to the bill's earlier draft, with added detail on the specific training topics for officers and clearer enforcement procedures for kiosk violations.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM