Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment
Sponsor: Adrian Boafo (District 23)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Financial InstitutionsStatus: Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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 on or before October 1, 2026.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bresnahan, Tammy | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bligen, Kyle | Chamber of Progress | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Herzog, Peter | Crypto Council for Innovation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cooper, Jacqui | Maryland Blockchain Association | Oral |
| FAV | Orbe, Jr., Carlos | Maryland Latinos Unidos | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Doherty, Erlinda | VInicola Consulting | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Boafo, Delegate Boafolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Richards, Evanlobbyist | Maryland Bankers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Dudzic, Matthew | Office of the Comptroller | Position only |