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Rhode Island|S2198

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY (Creates a 5 member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and would expire on February 5, 2028.)

Committee 1

Summary

This joint resolution establishes a 5-member special legislative commission to study blockchain and cryptocurrency issues and develop legislative recommendations. The commission is required to submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report with legislative proposals by January 5, 2028, before the commission expires on February 5, 2028.

Sponsor

DLouis Dipalma

Last action

Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

May 29, 2026

Topics

Blockchain & DLTGovernment Use & Oversight

Co-sponsors (5)

DVictoria Gu,DJohn Burke,DLori Urso,RThomas Paolino,DSamuel Zurier

Legislative history

May 29, 2026S

Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

Apr 7, 2026S

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3, 2026S

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Jan 23, 2026S

Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol