The government's Bitcoin payment acceptance bill has been passed in the California Assembly and will be discussed in the Senate.

## In the case of California

On June 4, the California State Assembly unanimously passed Bill "AB1180" by a vote of 68 to 0, which allows the state government to accept payments in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. The bill is currently moving to the Senate for consideration, and if enacted, it is expected to be valid from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031.

The bill submitted by the Valencia legislator of the same state mandates the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation to establish regulations that allow for payments using digital financial assets. The department is required to submit a report to the state legislature by January 1, 2028, which includes the number and value of cryptocurrency transactions processed, technical and regulatory challenges, and recommendations regarding expansion to other state agencies.

This move is garnering attention as part of the trend of expanding acceptance of cryptocurrencies by state governments across the United States. On May 31, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 21, which allows the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve by the state government, with a vote of 24 to 7, and is now awaiting the signature of Governor Greg Abbott. As a result, Texas is expected to become the third state in the nation to hold Bitcoin, following New Hampshire and Arizona.

If the bill in California is enacted, it will be possible to make necessary payments in cryptocurrency under the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL). The bill is designed as a temporary measure for about five years and is expected to become an important precedent in the state's cryptocurrency policy.