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Talies Hansen summarized draft 26 LSO 143, which would require operators of a virtual currency kiosk to either be licensed under the Wyoming Money Transmitters Act or be a financial institution chartered under statutes that already exempt certain banks and credit unions. Banking Commissioner Jeremiah Bishop explained kiosks are treated as money service businesses by federal regulators (FinCEN) and are subject to Bank Secrecy Act obligations; he recommended licensing and rulemaking so the division of banking can examine and require anti‑money‑laundering and fraud‑prevention measures.

Public testimony described numerous scams tied to kiosks: AARP Wyoming reported older adults are common victims; law enforcement and credit‑union witnesses detailed multi‑thousand‑dollar losses and rapid growth in complaint volume. CoinFlip, a kiosk operator, told the committee it voluntarily complies with BSA/FinCEN rules and already applies for state money‑transmitter licenses in many states and supports clear state licensing.

Committee members and the commissioner discussed tradeoffs. A narrow approach — treating any kiosk operator as a money transmitter — would rely on existing law but leave gaps because many financial institutions and national banks are exempt from state money‑transmitter rules. A broader solution discussed with stakeholders would create a new Wyoming kiosk license and give the banking commissioner rulemaking authority to impose transaction limits, disclosure and reporting requirements, and time windows for new users to reduce scam velocity.

The committee did not adopt final statutory language at this meeting. Members directed staff and the commissioner to draft a focused licensing approach (either via a new chapter or a clear statutory hook for rulemaking) for consideration at a subsequent meeting or as a standalone bill. Law enforcement and banking witnesses recommended short deadlines for existing operators to obtain required licenses if a statute is enacted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Tech. & Digital Innovation Tech., September 23, 2025 - PM","oneSentenceSummary","After testimony from banks, law enforcement and consumer groups about large losses and frequent scams, the committee agreed to develop a separate licensing and rulemaking approach for virtual currency kiosks rather than rely on existing money‑transmitter exemptions.","taxTitle","Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology, Select Committees & Task Force, Committees, Legislative, Wyoming","taxId",29269,"location","Wyoming","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5975384,"Committee advances sweeping right‑to‑repair draft after wide stakeholder debate",493,5785000,6278000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843302-8568089e5013c6ee5a9c5174fc2dc6ef&start=5785&end=6278","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843302-8568089e5013c6ee5a9c5174fc2dc6ef/thumbnail_5785000.jpg","/articles/5975384/Wyoming/Committee-advances-sweeping-righttorepair-draft-after-wide-stakeholder-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975384-9e7bef31e767f96f339440e85dea17f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773571379&Signature=P2uC9pGv4-iC-s0PlECpFcN15ofGUm89DEApIG7Z3UWpP0iT3ZzbaIO2ll1O3CDLsPd~r-wLmrIjQb-1u32lFtNQaZdHm1p1~hXXQ2vKvcYyBY~GLH9bIAXXAMBj22pweAM-ryywfGG4I5PcdnpwWP~DaFtWJXijsxe1pUr6D9Qp22IB1pa2s85OISyRQ1l8OVr9V~xOuVx55k-QpeCA0ZrbniNH5lw7Lx1prj3Ag2WNw5TlFNrrLaVeH2UaxK2jQQLg57Uum1zdXHTvW4Yw4PXnr-9qjf4dFjm6aT3M9FPHq6n7Go02L8jdmqafSqA0x0pAfX5Czw0kr9Ck2y1VrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee voted to move forward with an amended right‑to‑repair draft (26 LSO 60) that would require original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to make documentation, embedded software, parts and tools available on fair and reasonable terms for diagnosing, maintaining and repairing covered digital electronic equipment sold, made or used in Wyoming on or after July 1, 2026.

Talies Hansen, staff attorney, said the draft was modeled largely on Oregon’s 2024 statute and was the product of a working group. The draft includes definitions for authorized and independent repair providers, parts pairing, embedded software, and carve‑outs for trade secrets, equipment the manufacturer no longer supplies, and other narrow public‑safety exceptions. Staff noted the committee could add a definition for video game consoles and that the bill excludes agricultural equipment by design after discussions with farm stakeholders.

Public testimony was robust and polarized. Independent repair advocates (represented by Kyle Wiens of repair.org and iFixit) and consumer advocates urged broad access to parts, tools, and documentation to preserve repair options and lower costs for consumers. Tech sector witnesses (Cisco, CTA, TechNet) and some manufacturers urged narrower scope and additional security and safety safeguards — especially for enterprise, networking, critical infrastructure and medical devices; they requested carve‑outs for equipment used in critical infrastructure and law‑enforcement or life‑safety systems. Alarm and security industry groups (Electronic Security Association, Monitoring Association, NRG/Vivint) asked explicitly for a security/life‑safety exemption; they said disclosure of certain codes or schematics could create safety risks.

The draft contains a written‑notice provision, a trade‑secret protection clause, and a list of explicit exemptions (including medical devices and some other safety‑critical products); it also provides that violations of the access provisions are unlawful deceptive trade practices. Committee members debated scope and whether to permit OEMs to provide equivalent replacement devices instead of repair parts, and whether to limit owner access while protecting security data.

During committee action, members adopted multiple friendly amendments, including limiting the bill’s application to owned equipment rather than leased devices and narrowing the requirement to provide parts and security‑override details to owners (removal of “independent repair provider” from a narrow lock‑reset provision). Members also added a supremacy‑clause style line clarifying that the statute would not apply to the extent it conflicts with federal law.

After debate the committee voted to carry the bill as amended (roll call: 7 ayes, 1 excused). Staff said the bill will be printed as amended and is slated for further drafting and potential sponsorship; members noted further work may be needed on definitions and the list of exemptions before session.

The vote moves Wyoming into a growing group of states considering right‑to‑repair statutes but leaves open detailed carve‑outs for security‑sensitive equipment and for situations where manufacturers provide equivalent replacement devices.","The select committee voted to carry a right‑to‑repair bill (26 LSO 60) that would require manufacturers to make parts, tools and documentation available to owners and independent repair providers under fair terms, while carving out several exemptions after months of stakeholder negotiation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5975388,"Automatic renewal bill fails after industry and consumer groups clash over telecom exemption",1156,885000,2041000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843302-8568089e5013c6ee5a9c5174fc2dc6ef&start=885&end=2041","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843302-8568089e5013c6ee5a9c5174fc2dc6ef/thumbnail_885000.jpg","/articles/5975388/Wyoming/Automatic-renewal-bill-fails-after-industry-and-consumer-groups-clash-over-telecom-exemption","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975388-a19a24aa6d7c114bf1cf8818a8d30bd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773571379&Signature=fK8e3Z-CbOEJFxkWeWyh3ukAUpeVkUfgorzS5UNh5JHHO9vDP0liOmJdlI1p1MnW~NHVqJ6v3ZQgo~FHUwk95zVrK~wt8f3GwzgPaTqVpezufbvxPdzPG~B~25L183vrvuKocHH8XMu3psgE6YeCz7bIaj0mqc-0~fSO2Bioyn8-BEhpYUi~atF2e~I8MsGZ5KaAHg-HCAowcGuNG1qXEO0pMK7fMB7HMMGNL2rnSCHbuL4FB3sHyEuweqrDSW6GJYPsuP45le8xI~QZkOUj1eX3jifANXbnva2qiUahdkr4ZYgT2xtnpRxlZ~YXp3osSVi-L6wuh2dlRPAJ~DMSZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee debated a draft (26 LSO 61) that would require companies offering automatic subscription renewals to obtain affirmative consumer consent, provide a clear cancellation mechanism at least as easy as the sign‑up method, and give written notice ahead of renewal for contracts six months or longer. Talies Hansen, staff attorney, walked the committee through the draft and noted the committee might decide whether to include trial‑offer rules like Colorado’s.

The draft required affirmative consent before automatic renewal, a simple cancellation mechanism, and a written notice between 30 and 60 days before renewal for agreements with renewal terms of six months or more. It also made violations unlawful deceptive trade practices under state law and proposed a July 1, 2026 effective date.

Public testimony divided along predictable lines. Industry witnesses — including Jody Levin for Verizon and Charter and Mike Blank for CTIA — urged exemptions for communications providers, saying telecom and bundled services already include disclosures and that accidental disconnection can cause consumer harm. Several witnesses asked exemptions for entities regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, the Wyoming Public Service Commission, or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and proposed tailoring the bill to avoid duplicative regulation.

Consumer advocates and state consumer groups disagreed. Erin Witte of the Consumer Federation of America urged the committee to reject telecom and FCC exemptions, citing past enforcement actions (she cited an FTC case involving Vonage) and arguing that existing federal oversight does not guarantee a simple cancellation mechanism for consumers. Multiple speakers urged protections for trial period offers and a short notice before trial expiration so consumers are not unintentionally charged.

Committee members debated whether to require notice for renewal terms shorter than six months and whether to include trial‑offer language. Representative Feiler said he wanted a mechanism to alert customers before a short free trial converted into a paid subscription. Some members supported a 6‑month threshold; others noted states use anywhere from universal notice (Colorado) to a 12‑month threshold (California, Idaho).

After amendments (including clarifying which entities are exempt and adding language focused on in‑state financial institutions), the committee voted by roll call and the bill failed, 3 ayes, 4 nos, 1 excused. Committee members recorded concerns about regulatory overreach and practical implementation; proponents said the bill aimed to protect consumers from difficult cancellation processes and surprise renewals.

The committee did not advance the draft; supporters and opponents said they will continue discussion in and outside the interim.","A draft requiring simple cancellation and advance notice for automatic subscription renewals failed in committee after close debate and a 3–4 vote; industry witnesses asked to exempt communications and utilities while consumer groups opposed broad exemptions.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5975393,"Select committee shortens name, wins authority to sponsor most tech bills",247,59000,306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843302-8568089e5013c6ee5a9c5174fc2dc6ef&start=59&end=306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843302-8568089e5013c6ee5a9c5174fc2dc6ef/thumbnail_59000.jpg","/articles/5975393/Wyoming/Select-committee-shortens-name-wins-authority-to-sponsor-most-tech-bills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975393-1e53adb80b9cc658722cd6f04ed2669f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773571379&Signature=TTnkgJKt6GdzFT9IBgYu1-73PUtsWU7CBpk-PJOmaQljt9uXIzlEwsV3zH6QK3FGzivQmrrXy4RVIXe02ZSPWYLpCDI6GSeF6PRoJIhouec-6rhgguBWH45DxJeN9lieIfggKwYGhsf0hUtOeH~Bja7w1VywkkjWR90N~G1O7ln1vyvnYwGDzuDtZYKzQwKyxHc6COjuJgcgrqF3U4sgSAZj2B78rRhO3yhLdYeL5J5FnOi9lpAJj-wIRJ~~IBmWVogA1VLCCktWHG39AiyDBnhGZ~GpS81ptsfZ4qGthfpt4kgXpsi6wgEuHkl6Lk5x3-cawIIu1ceHnmw7wa7OpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Select Committee on Blockchain and Emerging Technologies voted to adopt an amended draft (26 LSO 9) that renames the panel and narrows a carve‑out that previously required the minerals committee chairman’s consent before the select committee could sponsor legislation touching Title 13, which governs banks and banking. Talies Hansen, staff attorney, described the draft as a name change and a shift “to promoting Wyoming’s continued leadership in the digital economy by reducing impediments to economic opportunities for technology and technology companies within the state.”

The change mattered to several members because the prior requirement to coordinate with the minerals committee had been a longstanding checkbox that, they said, had stopped the select committee from sponsoring some digital‑economy legislation. Senator Crago and several committee members argued the Title 13 carve‑out was outdated and created unnecessary delay; the committee adopted an amendment striking the coordination requirement and carried the bill as amended.

Committee members discussed the political history behind the carve‑out. A co‑chair explained the clause had been a compromise with a former minerals committee chairman who guarded Title 13 oversight; members said the minerals committee has not taken up Title 13 issues consistently in recent years, and that practical coordination had become an impediment rather than a help.

The motion to adopt the amendments passed on a roll‑call vote: 7 ayes, 1 excused. The committee’s adoption means the renamed select committee may move forward in sponsorship and drafting with the narrower statutory supervision the members approved.

The vote and discussion were procedural, not policy decisions on individual banking bills. Committee members flagged that any future Title 13 bills could still be assigned to the minerals committee during the regular session and would be subject to floor debate and committee review there.

Looking ahead: staff said the draft will move forward as amended; any sponsorship or subsequent hearings will follow the normal session schedule.","The Wyoming legislative select committee voted to rename itself the Select Committee on Blockchain and Emerging Technologies and to reclaim sponsorship authority for bills not squarely in Title 13 (banks and finance) after amending a draft that had required coordination with the minerals committee on Title 13 issues.","actionData","errors"]

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