What does Ohio House Bill HB 116 do?

HB 116: Enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act

When was Ohio House Bill HB 116 introduced?

HB 116 was introduced on Feb 24, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 116?

The latest action on HB 116 by the House was: Referred to committee (Technology and Innovation) on Feb 26, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 116?

HB 116 was introduced by Steve Demetriou.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 116 (136 legislative session)

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Feb 24, 2025
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HB 116

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Enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act

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House • Feb 26, 2025: Referred to committee (Technology and Innovation)

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Steve Demetriou
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(R - 35)
Tex Fischer
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(R - 59)
Brian Lorenz
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(R - 60)
Ty D. Mathews
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Riordan T. McClain
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Josh Williams
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Feb 26, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Technology and Innovation)
Feb 24, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Rep. Steve Demetriou (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Technology and Innovation, 1st Hearing (March 11, 2025)
Testimony by Rep. Steve Demetriou (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Technology and Innovation, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2025)
Testimony by Eric Peterson (Satoshi Action Fund, Proponent) -- Technology and Innovation, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2025)
Testimony by Andrew Burchwell (The Ohio Blockchain Council, Proponent) -- Technology and Innovation, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2025)
Testimony by Donovan O'Neil (Americans for Prosperity--Ohio, Proponent) -- Technology and Innovation, 2nd Hearing (March 25, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB116

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