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Action required Virginia State Corporation Commission VA Jul 29, 2026

Virginia money transmission law update authorizing multistate supervisory participation

Virginia updated its money transmission law effective July 22, 2026 to expressly authorize participation in multistate supervisory processes coordinated through CSBS and the Money Transmitter Regulators Association. The update preserves Virginia's independent enforcement authority while modernizing supervision.

Virginia updated its money transmission law effective July 22, 2026 to expressly authorize participation in multistate supervisory processes coordinated through CSBS and the Money Transmitter Regulators Association. The update preserves Virginia's independent enforcement authority while modernizing supervision.

What changed

Virginia expressly added statutory authority for multistate supervision of money transmitters.

Compliance perspective

Money transmitter licensees in Virginia should expect more coordinated exams and information-sharing with other state regulators. Prepare for multistate supervisory requests, standardized exam coordination, and broader visibility into enterprise controls across states.

Key date

Effective date: July 22, 2026.

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