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OH HB177

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

11/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rick Carfagna

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Enacts section 9.16 of the Ohio Revised Code to authorize governmental entities to use distributed ledger technology and blockchain technology in exercising their authority.

  • Defines "governmental entity" as the state of Ohio or any political subdivision.

  • References existing Ohio Revised Code definitions for "political subdivision" (section 9.48) and "state" (section 2744.01).

  • Places no restrictions or limitations on how governmental entities may implement distributed ledger or blockchain technology.

Legislative Description

Allow government use distributed ledger technology, blockchain

State and Local Government

Last Action

Effective 3/2/22

11/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Technology5/12/2021
Technology and Innovation3/9/2021

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