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TN SB2639

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Roberts

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Tennessee state treasurer to invest up to 10% of the general fund, revenue fluctuation reserve, and other designated state funds in bitcoin, with purchases limited to 5% per fiscal year until the cap is reached

  • Requires bitcoin holdings to be secured through direct state custody, a qualified custodian (federally or state-regulated financial institution), or SEC/CFTC-approved exchange-traded products

  • Mandates the treasurer implement an internal self-custody system by July 1, 2028, holding at least 10% of state-owned bitcoin, with private keys stored in encrypted, air-gapped hardware across multiple geographic locations

  • Permits the treasurer to establish a voluntary program accepting bitcoin for state taxes and fees, with received bitcoin transferred to the general fund at market value

  • Requires biennial public reporting on holdings, transactions, and realized gains, plus a comprehensive performance evaluation to the legislature by October 1, 2032; effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to cryptocurrency.

Public Funds and Financing

Last Action

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways and Means3/10/2026
Commerce and Labor2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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