SB57

Enact the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB57 establishes the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, authorizing investment in bitcoin and acceptance of cryptocurrency payments for state expenses.

Ohio SB57, known as the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act, authorizes the investment of state funds in bitcoin and requires state entities to accept cryptocurrency payments for state expenses. The bill creates the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Fund in the state treasury, managed by the treasurer of state. It mandates the conversion of accepted cryptocurrency to bitcoin and its transfer to the reserve fund. The bill also allows for the acceptance of bitcoin donations and establishes a recognition program for significant contributors.

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Where it stands

Current
Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology

Jan 28, 2025

Senate

Introduced