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NH HB639

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Ammon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Blockchain Basic Laws" (RSA 359-V) prohibiting state and local governments from restricting individuals' ability to use digital assets for purchases, self-custody digital assets, or use them as payment without additional taxes based solely on the payment method

  • Exempts digital asset mining and node operations from money transmitter licensing requirements under RSA 399-G, and exempts mining/staking services from securities regulation under RSA 421-B

  • Protects miners and node operators from liability for transactions they validate, and prohibits local governments from banning node operations or staking on blockchain protocols

  • Creates a specialized "Blockchain Dispute Docket" within the Superior Court, effective January 1, 2026, with a governor-appointed presiding justice qualified in law and technology to handle blockchain-related civil disputes

  • Provides civil remedies including declaratory and injunctive relief for violations, with attorney's fees awarded to prevailing parties who demonstrate purposeful violations of the chapter

Legislative Description

Relative to the use of and disputes over blockchain and digital currencies.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1048s and #2026-1169s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce4/11/2025
Finance3/13/2025
Commerce and Consumer Affairs1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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