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SC S0834

SC S0834
Prohibit Central Bank Digital Currency


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Introduced
06/14/2023
In Committee
06/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 36-1-201, Relating To General Commercial Code Definitions, So As To Amend The Definition Of Money To Provide That Central Bank Digital Currency Is Not Considered Money For The Purposes Of The Uniform Commercial Code; And By Amending Section 36-1-201, Relating To General Commercial Code Definitions, So As To Define Central Bank Digital Currency.

AI Summary

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to exclude central bank digital currency from the definition of "money" for the purposes of the Uniform Commercial Code. It also defines "central bank digital currency" as a digital currency, medium of exchange, or monetary unit of account issued by the U.S. Federal Reserve, a federal agency, or a foreign government, central bank, or reserve system that is made directly available to consumers. The bill aims to prevent central bank digital currencies from being considered legal tender in commercial transactions within South Carolina.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Senate Banking and Insurance, Banking Subcommittee (10:00:00 2/7/2024 Gressette Room 408) (on 02/07/2024)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Banking System and Financial Institution Regulation and Reform
Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Monetary Supply, Federal Reserve Board, and Treasury

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