- California’s AB1180 passed the Assembly 68-0, paving the way for crypto payments to state agencies.
- If signed into law, the bill launches a pilot program from July 2026 through January 2031.
- The bill complements AB 1052, supporting crypto self-custody rights and further integrating digital assets into law.
California is one step closer to accepting cryptocurrency for state payments, as the State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 1180 (AB 1180) 2 June. The bill, which secured a 68-0 vote, now heads to the Senate for review.
Spearheaded by Democratic Assembly member Avelino Valencia, AB 1180 empowers the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) to create regulations enabling digital asset payments under the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL).
If passed and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, the pilot program could go into effect as early as 1 July next year and run until 1 January 2031. The DFPI will also be tasked with submitting a report by 1 January 2028.
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Statewide Momentum for Digital Asset Adoption
The bill is part of a broader legislative effort to normalise crypto usage in California. It complements AB 1052, also backed by Valencia, which protects individuals’ rights to use and self-custody digital assets in private transactions. That bill passed an Assembly committee with an 11-0 vote on 23 May 2025.
The passing of AB 1180 has attracted positive reactions from the crypto community. Crypto advocate Kyle Chasse, highlighted the bill’s potential to position California as a national leader in crypto adoption.
California’s push for crypto integration is grounded in its existing legal framework. The 2023 Digital Financial Assets Law (AB 39) created licensing rules for crypto companies, while Senate Bill 401 introduced limits on daily crypto ATM withdrawals.
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