AZ HB2602

Prohibits cities and towns from restricting individuals from running blockchain nodes in residences, designating this regulation as a matter of statewide concern.

Prohibits counties from restricting individuals from running blockchain nodes in residences, also designating this regulation as a matter of statewide concern.

Defines "running a node on blockchain technology" as providing computing power to validate or encrypt transactions in blockchain technology as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes section 44-7061.

Applies restrictions to both municipal (cities/towns) and county governments, preempting any local ordinances or regulations that would prohibit or restrict blockchain node operations in residential settings.