Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

SR 2198 — SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY

Last action — 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a commission to study blockchain and cryptocurrency.

This resolution creates a ten-member commission to explore legislative options for blockchain and cryptocurrency. The commission will issue interim and final reports on its findings by specified dates in 2027 and 2028.

Summary

Creates a ten member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submits an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and expires on February 5, 2028.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A

  2. 06/04/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)

  3. 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  4. 06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute

  5. 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  6. 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  7. 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

  8. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol

Sponsors

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

108 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 33000
Republican 3000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Madam President — Yea
de la Cruz — Yea
Alana M. DiMario Democratic Yea
Ana B. Quezada Democratic Yea
Andrew R. Dimitri Democratic Yea
Brian J. Thompson Democratic Yea
Bridget Valverde Democratic Yea
David P. Tikoian Democratic Yea
Dawn Euer Democratic Yea
Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic Yea
Hanna M. Gallo Democratic Yea
Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic Yea
John P. Burke Democratic Yea
Jonathon Acosta Democratic Yea
Lammis J. Vargas Democratic Yea
Leonidas P. Raptakis Democratic Yea
Linda L. Ujifusa Democratic Yea
Lori Urso Democratic Yea
Louis P. DiPalma Democratic Yea
Mark McKenney Democratic Yea
Matthew L. LaMountain Democratic Yea
Meghan E. Kallman Democratic Yea
Melissa Murray Democratic Yea
Pamela J. Lauria Democratic Yea
Peter A. Appollonio Jr. Democratic Yea
Robert Britto Democratic Yea
Ryan W. Pearson Democratic Yea
Samuel D. Zurier Democratic Yea
Samuel W. Bell Democratic Yea
Stefano V. Famiglietti Democratic Yea
Tiara T. Mack Democratic Yea
Todd M. Patalano Democratic Yea
V. Susan Sosnowski Democratic Yea
Victoria Gu Democratic Yea
Walter S. Felag Jr. Democratic Yea
Elaine J. Morgan Republican Yea
Gordon E. Rogers Republican Yea
Thomas J. Paolino Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2198 do?
Creates a ten member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submits an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and expires on February 5, 2028.
Who sponsors SR 2198?
SR 2198 is sponsored by Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), Lori Urso (Democratic), John P. Burke (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), and Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 2198?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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