Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2196: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DIGITAL ASSET KEYS--PROHIBITION OF PRODUCTION OF PRIVATE KEYS

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

SB 2196 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DIGITAL ASSET KEYS--PROHIBITION OF PRODUCTION OF PRIVATE KEYS. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Lori Urso (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): 04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sam Zurier (Democratic); Thomas Paolino (Republican); Lori Urso (Democratic); John Burke (Democratic); and 2 more.