Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 601

Jurisdiction Over Virtual Currency Transactions

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Partington

FILED BY

Bill Partington — District 28, Republican [search donations]

EFFECTIVE

7/1/2026

DIED IN

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

OFFICIAL RECORD

flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/601

Filed under Criminal Justice.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Jurisdiction Over Virtual Currency Transactions; Provides for jurisdiction over virtual currency transactions originating in this state & when certain acts occur in this state.

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Plain English Summary

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Creates state jurisdiction over virtual currency transactions.

Florida courts and law enforcement agencies gain jurisdiction over virtual currency transactions that originate in the state.

A virtual currency or bank account is legally deemed to be located in the county where the transaction originated.

Jurisdiction also attaches to any county where acts subjecting the currency to a claim under Florida law occurred.

This new legal standard applies to all virtual currency transactions beginning on July 1, 2026.

TIMELINE

3/13/2026

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

1/13/2026

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

12/12/2025

Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

12/12/2025

Referred to Judiciary Committee

12/12/2025

Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee

12/12/2025

Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

12/2/2025

Filed

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STATUTES IT CHANGES

s. 925.13

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