SB189

AN ACT relating to the regulation of digital asset business.

Complete·4/13/26

Kentucky SB189 regulates virtual currency kiosks, requiring licensing, setting operational standards, and establishing penalties for violations.

Kentucky SB189 establishes a licensing framework for virtual currency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs. The bill mandates that operators obtain a license from the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions, detailing application requirements, financial thresholds, and operational standards. It outlines procedures for license issuance, renewal, and revocation, and sets penalties for violations. The bill also requires operators to implement anti-fraud policies, maintain records, and provide clear transaction disclosures to users.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

RRRRDRRRRRRDRDRRRRRRDDRRRRRRDRRRRRRRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 PM

House Committee On Banking And Insurance

Feb 24

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On Banking And Insurance

History

Apr 13

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 126)

Apr 1

House

Committee Substitute (1) adopted

Apr 1

House

floor amendment (2) adopted