SB265

Revise cryptocurrency laws to create Financial Freedom and Innovation Act

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Montana SB265 revises cryptocurrency laws to establish the Financial Freedom and Innovation Act.

Montana SB265, the Financial Freedom and Innovation Act, revises cryptocurrency laws to prohibit governing authorities from using central bank digital currency and restricts their participation in tests of such currency. The act allows individuals and businesses to accept digital assets as payment and to use self-hosted or hardware wallets for custody. It also permits the use of digital assets and blockchain protocols, with specific certification requirements for network tokens.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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29 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

House Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Hearing

Feb 20, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Energy, Technology & Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 5, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 25, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker