AB1180

The California House of Representatives has just passed Bill AB 1180 with a unanimous vote of 68-0, allowing state agencies to accept payments in cryptocurrency. This bill, currently being sent to the Senate, marks a significant step in integrating crypto into the public financial system in the USA.
Contents of Bill AB 1180
Bill #AB1180 , passed on June 2, 2025, requires the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to develop regulations allowing the use of cryptocurrencies in transactions and state fees under the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL). If signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, the bill will implement a pilot program from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031, before officially applying widely.