HB116

Enact the Ohio Blockchain Basics Act

Chamber Passed·6/18/25

Ohio Blockchain Basics Act regulates digital asset mining, taxation, and investments.

The Ohio Blockchain Basics Act addresses the regulation of digital assets, including digital asset mining, taxation, and investments by state retirement systems. It allows digital asset mining businesses to operate in residential and industrial zones, provided they comply with local regulations. The act prohibits political subdivisions from rezoning or redistricting parcels to specifically target digital asset mining businesses without proper notice and comment processes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 13–0 · Jun 18, 2025
Current
Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
22
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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26 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

10:00 AM

House Technology and Innovation 5th Hearing PV

Jun 10, 2025

10:00 AM

House Technology and Innovation 4th Hearing PA

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Introduced

Jun 18, 2025

House

Reported - Substitute: Technology and Innovation