Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes it a Class A misdemeanor for a virtual kiosk operator or other person to knowingly install or allow installation of, permit, place, or otherwise operate a virtual currency kiosk in this state. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12; Title 13; Title 29; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47 and Title 67.

SB 2251 would make it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly install, operate, or permit a virtual currency kiosk (a machine that exchanges digital money like Bitcoin for cash) in Tennessee. It directly affects businesses running these kiosks and property owners who allow them on their premises. The bill defines a "virtual currency kiosk" as an electronic terminal facilitating such exchanges and specifies that violations carry misdemeanor penalties. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026, applying to actions occurring on or after that date.