state agencies; payments; cryptocurrency

SB 1043 allows Arizona state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments for fines, taxes, fees, and other obligations through agreements with licensed cryptocurrency service providers. Agencies must define terms for accepting or declining crypto, handle service fees (either covering them or requiring payers to pay them), and ensure final payment is received in full before liability ends. This applies to all state payments covered under existing tax and fee statutes, with cryptocurrency defined to include major digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The bill takes effect in 2026.