H 88
An Act establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission within the Massachusetts General Court to investigate blockchain and cryptocurrency. The commission will include members of the General Court and will conduct an investigation into these technologies. The goal is to gather information and insights regarding the potential impacts and developments related to blockchain and cryptocurrency in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will conduct an investigation.
- The investigation will cover potential impacts of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- The commission will gather information and insights.
- The commission’s work will relate to the state of Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- The General Court of Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Businesses involved in blockchain and cryptocurrency
- Technology experts
- Policymakers
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new commission focused specifically on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- This commission will have the authority to investigate and gather information on these topics.
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Bill H.88 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Presenter: Kate Lipper-Garabedian
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.88
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5072 |
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