Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7955
AN ACT RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- CURRENCY TRANSMISSIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Casimiro
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Expands the definition of operator to anyone who enables customers to purchase virtual currency. Expands the definition of a transaction to include a digital product or application where payment is made in person or through a third party intermediary.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 5, 2026 · Legislature
03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology