HB0470 — Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment
Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2026. Enacted.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill establishes a task force to study blockchain technology and cryptocurrency regulation.
The Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force will be created to explore and recommend policies for blockchain and cryptocurrency in the state. They are required to report their findings by October 1, 2027.
What this means for you
- Workers: Workers in tech fields may see new job opportunities as the state explores blockchain solutions.
- Consumers: Consumers could benefit from improved protections and clarity when engaging with cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
- Small Business: This could lead to clearer regulations and opportunities for small businesses looking to adopt blockchain solutions.
Summary
Establishing the Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding the use and regulation of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the State; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Economic Matters Committee by October 1, 2027.
Bill Text
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Read HB0470 on the official Maryland source →Action History
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Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments
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Third Reading (House of Origin) — Passed
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Second Reading (House of Origin) — Passed with Amendments
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First Reading (Opposite House)
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Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)
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First Reading (House of Origin)
Sponsors
- Delegate Adrian Boafo · Primary
- Delegate Marlon Amprey · Cosponsor
- Delegate Kym Taylor · Cosponsor
- Delegate Joe Vogel · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on · 6 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Delegate Adrian Boafo Democrat
Co-sponsors (3)
- Delegate Marlon Amprey Democrat
- Delegate Kym Taylor Democrat
- Delegate Joe Vogel Democrat
Not signed on (184)
184 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (47)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 92 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 131 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 5% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (141)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB0470 do?
- Establishing the Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding the use and regulation of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the State; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Economic Matters Committee by October 1, 2027.
- Who sponsors HB0470?
- HB0470 is sponsored by Delegate Adrian Boafo (Democrat), Delegate Marlon Amprey (Democrat), Delegate Kym Taylor (Democrat), and Delegate Joe Vogel (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB0470?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2026. Enacted.
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