RI H7956 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-05 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-03-05 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.)
Title
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.)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026) |
| 2026-02-27 | House | Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7956.pdf |
