HB 2123 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

bullion depository; establishment

HB 2123 establishes the Arizona Bullion Depository, managed by the state treasurer, to securely store refined gold and silver bullion (including certified coins). It creates a legal framework for an electronic payment system where Arizona residents can use bullion-backed digital transactions to buy, sell, save, or spend gold/silver as optional legal tender for private debts or state payments (if both parties agree). The bill prohibits using depository data in social credit systems and ensures deposits are fully insured. It also clarifies that exchanging bullion for other legal tender does not create tax liability.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Failed
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version House Engrossed Version (03/10/2026) · 4 edits · Mar 4, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was renumbered and formatted for the House Engrossed version, removing the 'Prefiled' status and adding the official House Bill title. Substantively, the definitions were expanded to include 'account holder' and 'allocated basis' to clarify ownership rights. The administration section was simplified by removing specific mandates for third-party contracts and security procedures, replacing them with a general requirement for the state treasurer to act as a prudent investor. Additionally, a new clause was added to ensure that data from the electronic payment system cannot be used for social credit scoring.
Scope change
The scope of applicability remains focused on the Arizona Bullion Depository, but the operational requirements for the state treasurer were broadened from specific procedural mandates to a general standard of prudent investment.
TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Prefiled' date and reference title, replacing them with the official 'House Engrossed' designation and bill title.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'account holder' and 'allocated basis' to clarify that bullion is held for the sole benefit of specific individuals and is not a general liability of the depository.

REQUIREMENT

Replaced detailed mandates for third-party vendor contracts and specific security/fraud prevention rules with a single requirement for the state treasurer to act as a prudent investor.

Added a prohibition preventing the use of electronic payment system data in any social credit scoring system.

Floor votes · House Mar 10, 2026

How they voted

2628
Failed · 6 other
Total votes 60
Mar 10, 2026
D Democratic27
2 Yea 21 Nay 4
77% Nay
R Republican33
24 Yea 7 Nay 2
72% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 10, 2026
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (26-28-6)
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
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Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
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Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
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Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
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Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Lisa Fink
Lisa Fink
RRepublican
AZ
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