Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 5810: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 5810 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY. Primary sponsor: Jon Brien (Independent), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a 7-member commission to for proposals encouraging a positive economic environment for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and would submit an interim report by January 5, 2026, a final report by January 5, 2027, and expires on February 5, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations