StateLouisiana

SB 163: COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26)

Mike ReeseTo Governor

SB 163 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 923 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS: Provides relative to the licensing and regulation of virtual currency businesses. (8/1/26). Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Increases consumer protection in digital assets
  • Provides market legitimacy for crypto enterprises

Risks

  • Higher compliance costs for small operators
  • Potential barrier to entry for early-stage startups

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Mitigates potential for financial fraud
  • Aligns state standards with broader financial oversight

Risks

  • Potential reduction in user anonymity
  • Privacy concerns regarding mandatory reporting
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract summary only

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Becomes Act No. 923 without the Governor's signature.

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Enacted

Upcoming
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