Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB3743      — COMMUNITY BITCOIN RESERVE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Creates the Community Bitcoin Reserve Act. Contains findings and purpose provisions. Establishes the Community Bitcoin Reserve Program within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve is designated as the first community reserve site, and additional participating communities may be approved by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the State may acquire Bitcoin for the Community Bitcoin Reserve if the acquisition is authorized by the General Assembly and conducted in a budget-neutral manner. Requires all Bitcoin held under the Act to be secured using multisignature cold-storage custody requiring a minimum threshold of approvals. Sets forth further provisions concerning the custody structure of the Bitcoin; transparency and proof-of-reserve reports; community governance; the administration of community programs; the annual program release schedule; tax treatment; restrictions; the sale or transfer of Bitcoin held under the Act; the acceptance of Bitcoin donations; and exemption from liability for the State. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3743      do?
Creates the Community Bitcoin Reserve Act. Contains findings and purpose provisions. Establishes the Community Bitcoin Reserve Program within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve is designated as the first community reserve site, and additional participating communities may be approved by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the State may acquire Bitcoin for the Community Bitcoin Reserve if the acquisition is authorized by the General Assembly and conducted in a budget-neutral manner. Requires all Bitcoin held under the Act to be secured using multisignature cold-storage custody requiring a minimum threshold of approvals. Sets forth further provisions concerning the custody structure of the Bitcoin; transparency and proof-of-reserve reports; community governance; the administration of community programs; the annual program release schedule; tax treatment; restrictions; the sale or transfer of Bitcoin held under the Act; the acceptance of Bitcoin donations; and exemption from liability for the State. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3743     ?
SB3743      is sponsored by Emil Jones, III (Democrat) and Neil Anderson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3743     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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