Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 648: Regulate digital asset kiosks; register as money transmitters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 648 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulate digital asset kiosks; register as money transmitters. Primary sponsor: Matt Kishman (Republican), Melanie Miller (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 1315.05 and 1315.18 and to enact sections 1349.57, 1349.571, 1349.572, 1349.573, 1349.574, 1349.575, 1349.576, 1349.577, 1349.578, 1349.579, 1349.5710, 1349.5711, and 1349.5712 of the Revised Code to establish regulations for digital asset kiosks and require they be registered as money transmitters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Kishman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Melanie Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jodi Salvo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced