Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB0859 — Financial Institutions - Digital Assets and Digital Asset Staking - Regulation (Maryland Financial Innovation Act of 2026)

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill regulates digital assets and their staking in Maryland.

The Maryland Financial Innovation Act of 2026 limits state regulation on digital assets and clarifies rules for digital asset staking. It aims to create a favorable environment for digital asset activities in the state.

What this means for you
  • Families: {}
  • Consumers: Consumers can expect more digital asset services and clearer guidelines, which can enhance their options in the market.
  • Small Business: This means fewer regulations for your digital asset operations, making it easier to innovate and grow.

Summary

Prohibiting certain regulation of certain activities involving digital assets by an agency or other instrumentality of the State or a political subdivision of the State; and clarifying that the provision of digital asset staking as a service is excluded from a certain definition and certain filing and registration requirements under the Maryland Securities Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (185)

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Subjects

finance technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0859 do?
Prohibiting certain regulation of certain activities involving digital assets by an agency or other instrumentality of the State or a political subdivision of the State; and clarifying that the provision of digital asset staking as a service is excluded from a certain definition and certain filing and registration requirements under the Maryland Securities Act.
Who sponsors HB0859?
HB0859 is sponsored by Delegate Adrian Boafo (Democrat), Delegate Lily Qi (Democrat), and Delegate Marlon Amprey (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0859?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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