STATEHOUSE (May 6, 2026) – Recently, the governor ceremonially signed into law State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) legislation banning cryptocurrency kiosks across the state of Indiana.
These kiosks, often resembling traditional ATMs and found in gas stations and grocery stores, are used by scammers to trick unsuspecting victims out of their money. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, these scams involve criminals calling their victims, posing as law enforcement or other authorities, and demanding money or else threatening arrest or penalties. Cryptocurrency kiosks convert cash into digital currency on overseas exchanges that don't have to comply with U.S. laws. AARP reported that more than $300 million was lost in scams in 2025 using cryptocurrency kiosks, with most victims being 60 and older.
House Enrolled Act 1116 completely bans cryptocurrency kiosks in Indiana and specifies that those who violate the law could be subject to action by the attorney general.
"These kiosks are a tool bad actors use to target seniors, and we need to make it harder for them to scam Hoosiers out of their hard-earned dollars," McNamara said. "This new law removes that tool and creates a pathway for these scammers to face penalties from the attorney general."
Indiana joined more than 20 states taking action against cryptocurrency kiosks and was the first to enact a ban, according to AARP.
During session, Evansville Police Department Sgt. Nathan VanCleave testified in support of the bill to the House Fiscal Institutions Committee, noting that these scams are becoming more prevalent in Indiana.
To learn more about HEA 1116 and other new laws passed during the 2026 legislative session, visit iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) represents House District 76,
which includes all of Posey County and a portion of Vanderburgh County.
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