Bitcoin Laws

Bitcoin Laws in New York

Track the progress of bitcoin legislation in New York, including Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) bills, regulations, and new laws affecting cryptocurrency in the state.

Current Legislation

4 Bills

A06515Establishes the offenses of virtual token fraud, illegal rug pulls, private key fraud and fraudulent failure to disclose interest in virtual tokens.

Committee 1

A07716Directs the state board of elections to study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to protect voter records and election results.

Committee 1

A07788Establishes that state agencies are allowed to accept cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin and bitcoin cash as payment.

Committee 1

S04728Establishes the New York state cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force to provide the governor and the legislature with information on the effects of the widespread use of cryptocurrencies and other forms of digital currencies and their ancillary systems, including but not limited to blockchain technology, in the state.

Chamber 1

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New York Legislature

House

150

D: 104

R: 46

Senate

D: 41

R: 22