In the fall of 2018 we posted a state-by-state summary of smart contract legislation which included an overview of legislation passed in Arizona, Tennessee and Vermont, as well as an update on legislation pending in other states at the time. Over the past few years, a multitude of states have tackled smart contract legislation with varying degrees of detail and success. Most state smart contract legislation has fallen into three broad categories: formation of exploratory committees, recognition of basic smart contract concepts and comprehensive treatment of smart contracts and related technologies.
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California Enacts Blockchain Legislation
By Scott H. Kimpel on
Posted in Crypto Exchanges, Regulatory
Recently, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. 2658 for the purpose of further studying blockchain’s application to Californians. In doing so, California joins a growing list of states officially exploring distributed ledger technology.
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Recent Congressional Action Involving Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology
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Interest in the crypto economy continues to grow in Congress with the introduction of roundtables, hearings and new legislation. …
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The State of Smart Contract Legislation
By Scott H. Kimpel & Christopher Adcock on
Posted in Smart Contracts
Recently, several states have passed legislation allowing the use of smart contracts and blockchain technology in various commercial contexts.
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