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Action required Massachusetts Division of Banks MA Aug 2, 2026

Massachusetts Chapter 312 Money Transmission Transition Deadline Passed

Massachusetts stated that firms needing the new money transmitter license under Chapter 312 of the Acts of 2024 had to file on or before July 1, 2026 to continue operating without interruption. By July 19 to August 2, 2026, that transition deadline had passed and the new licensing framework was fully operative.

Massachusetts stated that firms needing the new money transmitter license under Chapter 312 of the Acts of 2024 had to file on or before July 1, 2026 to continue operating without interruption. By July 19 to August 2, 2026, that transition deadline had passed and the new licensing framework was fully operative.

What changed

Massachusetts moved to a new money transmission licensing regime and required timely filing by July 1, 2026 for uninterrupted operations. The key change in the target period was that firms were now operating under the post-transition framework.

Compliance perspective

Any company still operating in Massachusetts should confirm it filed under the new regime and that NMLS records, internal licensing inventories, and consumer-facing disclosures reflect the new license structure. Late movers may face operating risk if they missed the transition deadline.

Key date

Effective date: July 1, 2026.

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