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WisconsinAB9682025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to create 217.12 of the statutes; Relating to: virtual currency kiosks.
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Jill Billings (Democratic), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Paul Melotik (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Patrick Snyder (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Sequanna Taylor (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Daily $1,000 limit on kiosk cash
You can only give or get up to $1,000 in cash across kiosks in one day. Operators must track your same‑day total. If a transaction would put you over $1,000, the kiosk must refuse it.
Licenses and spacing for crypto kiosks
To run a virtual currency kiosk, a business must be licensed. Before the first customer at a location, the operator must notify the local police or sheriff. A kiosk cannot be within five feet of an ATM and cannot also function as an ATM.
Stronger fraud rules at crypto kiosks
Before your first transaction, the operator must collect your name, birth date, phone, address, email, and a copy of your photo ID. For every transaction, the operator must verify your identity and take a photo of you. A large fraud warning must be on the kiosk front and on screen, and you must agree before continuing. You get paper and electronic receipts with fees, exchange rate, transaction hash, and contacts for help, plus live toll‑free support whenever kiosks run. If you report fraud to the operator and to the state DOJ, DFI, or police within 30 days and ask, the operator must refund the full amount, including fees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Jill Billings
Democratic • House
Calvin Callahan
Republican • House
Ben DeSmidt
Democratic • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Steve Doyle
Democratic • House
Joan Fitzgerald
Democratic • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Maureen McCarville
Democratic • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Todd Novak
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
Patrick Snyder
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Sequanna Taylor
Democratic • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Deb Andraca
Democratic • House
Margaret Arney
Democratic • House
Brienne Brown
Democratic • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Supreme Moore Omokunde
Democratic • House
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Published 4-9-2026
4/9/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 226
4/9/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026
3/20/2026HouseSenator Spreitzer added as a cosponsor
3/19/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenateSenators Dassler-Alfheim, Smith and Drake added as cosponsors
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to withdraw from committee on Senate Organization and take up
3/17/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/13/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism, Ayes 5, Noes 0
3/13/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/13/2026SenateRepresentative Brown added as a coauthor
3/6/2026SenatePublic hearing held
2/25/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism
2/20/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/19/2026SenateFiscal estimate received
2/19/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
2/18/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
2/18/2026HouseRules suspended
2/18/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/18/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Substitute Amendment 2
2/18/2026
Bill Text
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