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RI HR 7956

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JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did RI HR 7956 pass?

No. RI HR 7956 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process (2026-03-05). Latest recorded action (2026-03-05): 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HR 7956 about?

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.

Who sponsors RI HR 7956?

Casey is the primary sponsor of RI HR 7956.

Description

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.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-03-05 — 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Caseyprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology

    introduction,referral-committee

  2. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)

  3. 2026-03-05

    03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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Related bills

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Official source

https://status.rilegislature.gov/

Attribution

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