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SB 738FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

New Rules for Virtual Currency Transfer Lawsuits

Original title: Virtual Currency Transfers

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents who are victims of fraud or disputes involving out-of-state entities will have a clearer legal path to sue those entities within their own state court system.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State residents

Residents gain the ability to bring legal action against out-of-state entities in local courts regarding virtual currency transfer requests.

Out-of-state defendants

Entities located outside the state become subject to the jurisdiction of state courts if they request virtual currency transfers from residents.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Senate Bill 738 allows state courts to exercise legal authority over defendants who request that state residents transfer to accounts located outside the state. This change applies regardless of where the defendant is physically located.

Why It Matters

Residents who are victims of fraud or disputes involving out-of-state entities will have a clearer legal path to sue those entities within their own state court system.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue someone in my state court if they are in another state?
Yes, under this bill, if the person requested you to transfer to an account outside the state, they are subject to the of your state's courts.
Does this apply to all types of money transfers?
No, the bill specifically addresses transfers.

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Expansion of Long-Arm Jurisdiction

The bill represents a targeted effort to apply traditional long-arm jurisdiction principles specifically to the digital asset and virtual currency sector.

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy40
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