Resolve, To Establish The Commission To Study Fostering A Positive Economic Environment For Blockchain Technology And Cryptocurrency
LD 1286 establishes a 10-member commission to study how Maine can support blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The commission will review national trends, assess Maine's current regulatory landscape, examine nonfungible tokens (NFTs), and gather input from industry experts. It must compile recommendations for potential legislation by December 3, 2025, and submit a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services. This bill does not enact new laws but creates a study body to inform future policy decisions.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
FINALLY PASSED.
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
Jun 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-240) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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