HB 303 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Cryptocurrency; measures to prevent fraud by cryptocurrency kiosk operators imposed, penalties established, Alabama Securities Commission authorized to enforce

HB 303 requires cryptocurrency kiosk operators in Alabama to provide clear, upfront disclosures to consumers before transactions, including costs, fees, and exchange rates, and display warnings about common fraud schemes (like impersonation scams or fake lottery offers). Operators must give consumers a physical or digital receipt for each transaction and send a digital copy to the Alabama Securities Commission. The bill also mandates refunds for fraudulently induced transactions and requires operators to establish a consumer service line and direct communication with law enforcement. Violations could trigger civil or criminal penalties.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 8, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as Enrolled, incorporating minor text corrections and expanding the list of consumer fraud warnings displayed at cryptocurrency kiosks. The most significant substantive change is the addition of nine new warning categories to alert users about common scams, such as fake government requests, disaster relief fraud, and lottery offers. Additionally, the definition of 'New Consumer' was clarified to explicitly include first-time users and those within 30 days of their first transaction, ensuring consistent application of fraud protections.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on cryptocurrency kiosks in Alabama, but the specific requirements for consumer disclosures have been broadened to cover a wider range of potential fraud scenarios.

REQUIREMENT

Added nine new warning categories to the mandatory fraud disclosure list, including requests for payments to government agencies, disaster relief donations, and offers to purchase lottery tickets or sweepstakes.

DEFINITION

Clarified the definition of 'New Consumer' to explicitly state it applies to individuals engaging in a transaction for the first time or within 30 days of their first transaction.

Expanded the definition of 'Blockchain Analytics and Tracing Software' to include the specific function of tracing virtual currency wallet addresses.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a line break error in the definition of 'Blockchain Analytics and Tracing Software' to ensure the full description appears on a single logical line.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bedsole Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1115

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 922

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Woods motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 921

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced

Woods 1st Amendment Offered

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Albritton motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Introduced

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 574

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 573

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

State Government 1st Substitute Offered (State Government)

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Jan 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors