S38
Resolve establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission within the Massachusetts legislature to investigate and study blockchain and cryptocurrency technology. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to examine the potential impacts and developments in these areas. The goal is to gain a better understanding of these technologies and their implications for the state.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will conduct an investigation into these technologies.
- The commission's work will focus on advanced information technology, the internet, and cybersecurity.
- The commission is to report its findings and recommendations.
Who is affected
- The General Court
- Technology Industry
- Cryptocurrency Users
- Investors
- Massachusetts Residents
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Resolve S.38 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 38) of Barry R. Finegold that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Resolve S.38
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/20/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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