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HB 1116: Virtual currency kiosks.

Wendy McNamaraIntroduced

HB 1116 status: Introduced — Public Law 143 (updated Mar 9, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

Prohibits the operation of virtual currency kiosks in Indiana. Provides that: (1) a person that violates these provisions commits an act that is actionable by the attorney general under law regarding deceptive consumer sales; and (2) in addition to the penalties prescribed for deceptive consumer sales, a person that kn...

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on the environment

Risks

  • No material impact on the environment

Economy

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Protects consumers from potential kiosk-facilitated financial fraud

Risks

  • Eliminates a specific business model and associated service revenue
  • Creates legal liability for private property owners

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Reduces susceptibility to financial scams targeting vulnerable populations

Risks

  • Reduces accessibility to virtual currency services for the unbanked or niche users
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Law 143

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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