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MD SB376

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Watson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force to study blockchain and cryptocurrency use and regulation in Maryland
  • Task Force membership includes 4 legislators, 6 state agency heads or designees (Comptroller, State Treasurer, Secretaries of Commerce, Information Technology, and Labor, plus Securities Commissioner), and 5 Governor-appointed members representing financial services, academia, and the Maryland Blockchain Association
  • Required analysis includes risks and benefits of blockchain/cryptocurrency in government and private business, impact on state revenues and energy consumption, and privacy concerns
  • Task Force must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by October 1, 2027
  • Act takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2028

Legislative Description

Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Referred Economic Matters

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters3/13/2026
Finance1/27/2026

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