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RI H7989

RI H7989
Rhode Island Economic Growth Blockchain Act


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Introduced
03/11/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A N A C T RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH BLOCKCHAIN ACT *** This act would establish an economic growth blockchain act, set regulations for the sale of 1 hemp, regulate virtual and digital assets and establish depository banks for these purposes. 2 This act would take effect upon passage. 3 ======== LC005152 ========

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Rhode Island Economic Growth Blockchain Act, which sets regulations for the sale of hemp, regulates virtual and digital assets, and establishes depository banks for these purposes. The key provisions include: creating a Rhode Island blockchain technology advisory council, developing a blockchain filing system, establishing a track and trace program for regulated products like hemp, creating a financial technology sandbox to allow for innovative financial products and services, and authorizing the establishment of special purpose depository institutions to provide banking services for blockchain and digital asset companies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Corporations (on 03/11/2020)

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