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HB1272 • 2025

Banking and finance; licensing of payment stablecoin issuers; provisions

Banking and finance; licensing of payment stablecoin issuers; provisions

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Jones, Todd
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date is listed as July 1, 2026.

Licensing Rules for Payment Stablecoin Issuers

This law creates a licensing system for companies that issue payment stablecoins in Georgia and sets rules regarding their advertisements, examinations, fees, and potential penalties.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates a licensing requirement for issuers of payment stablecoins.
  • Sets rules on the terms these companies can use in advertisements and at their places of business.
  • Provides for third-party examination or investigation of licensed issuers.
  • Requires the payment of fees to cover costs related to examinations and investigations.
  • Allows regulators to suspend or revoke licenses, issue cease-and-desist orders, and remove certain officers and members.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Companies that issue payment stablecoins in Georgia
  • Officers and members of licensed issuers

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary lists general powers but does not detail the specific steps for applying for a license.
  • The text mentions that definitions are included in the bill, but their full wording is not provided here.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Banking and finance; licensing of payment stablecoin issuers; provisions