blockchain technology; tax; fee; prohibition

SB 1015 prohibits Arizona cities, towns, and counties from banning or taxing individuals who run blockchain nodes (computing equipment that validates transactions) in their homes. It prevents local governments from regulating or imposing fees on this activity, stating such regulation is a statewide issue. The bill explicitly states that only state-level rules apply, overriding local restrictions. It affects homeowners using blockchain technology for transaction validation, ensuring they cannot face local taxes or bans. The law amends Arizona statutes 9-500.42 (for municipalities) and 11-269.22 (for counties).