Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 198: Virtual Currency Kiosks
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 198 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Virtual Currency Kiosks. Primary sponsor: Darryl Rouson (Democratic), Banking and Insurance, Rules. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1087 (Ch. 2026-130), CS/HB 505 (Ch. 2026-178).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virtual Currency Kiosks; Revising the definition of the term “money services business”; revising the requirements for certain rules adopted by the Financial Services Commission; revising the actions by money services businesses, authorized vendors, or affiliated parties which constitute grounds for disciplinary action; prohibiting persons from engaging in certain business unless they are registered or exempt from registration; prohibiting a virtual currency kiosk business from operating in this state without registering or renewing its registration, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darryl Rouson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Banking and Insurance | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rules | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kristen Arrington | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1087 (Ch. 2026-130), CS/HB 505 (Ch. 2026-178)
- Substituted CS/HB 505
- Read 2nd time
- Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/25/26
- CS/CS by Rules read 1st time
- Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 24 NAYS 0
- On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/10/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
- Now in Rules
- CS by Banking and Insurance read 1st time
- Favorable by Commerce and Tourism; YEAS 9 NAYS 0
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