HB4511

State finance: other; limitations on holding a digital asset; prohibit. Creates new act.

Introduced·5/21/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4511 prohibits the state from banning or restricting the holding of digital assets and limits advocacy for central bank digital currencies.

Michigan HB4511 establishes limitations on the state's ability to restrict digital assets. The bill prohibits the state from banning the holding of digital assets, requiring permits or licenses for holding, or imposing additional taxes based solely on digital asset use. It also restricts state agencies from advocating for central bank digital currencies. The bill defines terms such as "digital asset," "blockchain," and "staking," and ensures that entities validating transactions for digital asset mining or operating nodes are not civilly liable for certain activities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

7 Yea

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1 Nay

D

Calendar

Dec 11, 2025

10:30 AM

House Economic Competitiveness

Nov 6, 2025

10:30 AM

House Economic Competitiveness

History

Mar 11

House

Read A Second Time

Mar 11

House

Substitute (h-1) Adopted

Mar 11

House

Placed On Third Reading