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HB1217Introduced in the House

Regulation of stablecoin.

Engrossed

Introduced by Kyle Pierce, District 36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Regulation of stablecoin. Prohibits a permitted payment stablecoin issuer or foreign payment stablecoin issuer from: (1) paying interest or any other type of yield; or (2) providing any other economic benefit; to a person in connection with the person's holding, use, or retention of a payment stablecoin. Provides that: (1) a payment stablecoin may be issued in Indiana only by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer; and (2) beginning July 1, 2028, subject to specified exceptions, a digital asset service provider may not offer or sell a payment stablecoin in Indiana that is not issued by a licensed payment stablecoin issuer. Requires the department of financial institutions (department) to: (1) administer licensure of persons to act as payment stablecoin issuers; and (2) regulate and supervise licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Establishes requirements for licensure as a payment stablecoin issuer and a process by which an applicant for licensure may appeal denial of the applicant's application. Imposes reporting requirements for licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies powers of the department in regulating and supervising licensed payment stablecoin issuers. Specifies civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for priority of claims in an insolvency action regarding a licensed payment stablecoin issuer.

Where it stands

Committee report: do pass, adopted

February 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House - Third reading · January 20, 2026

67

Yes

23

No

10

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. Authored by Representative Pierce K

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Financial Institutions

  3. Representative Teshka added as coauthor

  4. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

  5. Second reading: ordered engrossed

  6. Representative Judy added as coauthor

  7. Senate sponsor: Senator Baldwin

  8. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 61: yeas 67, nays 23

  9. Referred to the Senate

  10. First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions

  11. Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

  12. Committee report: do pass, adopted

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