STATE BILLMD HB 470PASSED

Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment

State of Maryland

Establishing the Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding the use and regulation of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the State; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Economic Matters Committee by October 1, 2027.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 470 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 548 · May 12, 2026

Sponsors

ABAdrian BoafoRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023Primary sponsor
MAMarlon AmpreyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-040
KTKym TaylorRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
JVJoe VogelRepresentative · Democrat · HD-017

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 548House
Apr 7, 2026Returned PassedHouse
Apr 6, 2026Third Reading Passed (46-0)Senate
Mar 31, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedSenate
Mar 30, 2026Favorable Report by FinanceSenate
Mar 23, 2026Referred FinanceSenate
Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed (131-7)House
Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Show 4 earlier actions
Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {743427/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic MattersHouse
Jan 28, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 23, 2026First Reading Economic MattersHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 23, 2026 · House · 131 yea · 7 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 6, 2026 · Senate · 46 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Financial Institutions
  • Cybersecurity
  • Committees and Commissions
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Electronic Government
  • Energy Matters
  • Financial Regulation, Division of
  • Labor, Department of
  • Reports
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Rules and Regulations
  • studies
  • Technology
  • Work, Labor, and Employment

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