Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Task Force - Establishment
Sponsor: Ron Watson (District 23)Committee: FinanceSubject: Financial InstitutionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 549 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
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, 2027, to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Senate Finance Committee, and the House Economic Matters Committee.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rogers, Matthew | Blockchain Legal Institute | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cooper, Jacqueline | Maryland Blockchain Association | Oral |
| FAV | Schulz, Kelly | Maryland Tech Council | Oral |
| FAV | Zirkle, Andrewlobbyist | Maryland Tech Council | Oral |
| FAV | Pope, David | Wyoming Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology | Oral |
| FAV | Lohman, Cheryl | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Vetter, Drew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Enten, Robert | Maryland Bankers Association | Oral |
| FWA | Richards, Evanlobbyist | Maryland Bankers Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Clark, Tiffany | Office of the Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Watson, Senator | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Davis, Dereck | Maryland State Treasurer's Office | Written (PDF) |