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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Passed
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Blockchain technology. Provides that not later than March 1, 2026, the department of administration (department) may issue a request for information for purposes of exploring how the use of blockchain technology could be used by a state agency to: (1) achieve greater cost efficiency and cost effectiveness; and (2) improve consumer convenience, experience, data security, and data privacy. Requires the department to compile a report concerning the request for information and submit the report to the legislative council not later than October 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Indiana Department of Administration to explore the potential use of blockchain technology across state agencies by issuing a request for information (RFI) no later than March 1, 2026. Blockchain technology is defined as a distributed, decentralized digital ledger that can be public or private and may involve electronic currencies or tokens. The RFI aims to investigate how blockchain could help state agencies improve cost efficiency, consumer convenience, data security, and data privacy. The bill requires participation from several state agencies, including the Secretary of State's office, Family and Social Services, Workforce Development, Child Services, and the Office of Technology. By July 1, 2026, agencies must submit responses to the RFI, and the Department of Administration must then prepare a comprehensive report detailing the responses, potential recommendations, and other relevant information. This report must be electronically submitted to the legislative council by October 1, 2026. The provisions of this bill are set to expire on December 31, 2026, making it a time-limited exploration of blockchain technology's potential applications in state government operations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Jake Teshka (R)*,
Justin Busch (R),
Cory Criswell (R),
J.D. Ford (D),
Eric Koch (R),
Shane Lindauer (R),
Kyle Pierce (R),
Kyle Walker (R),
Last Action
Public Law 60 (on 04/10/2025)
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