# California signs law restricting public officers from issuing crypto meme coins

https://mins.news/en/item/77128

- CryptoSlate, 2026-09-28 13:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://cryptoslate.com/newsom-signs-california-law-barring-public-officers-and-certain-employees-from-issuing-meme-coins/

> California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2409 on Sept. 27, barring covered state and local public officers and certain government employees from issuing political meme coins. A separate provision limits platforms from listing qualifying official-linked coins issued on or after Jan. 1, 2027, for California residents. Violations may bring injunctions and disgorgement.

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