Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 373: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY
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- Passed one chamber
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Plain-language summary
SR 373 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a 5 member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2026, and a final report by January 5, 2027, and would expire on February 5, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/04/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/03/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2025)
- 05/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/21/2025)
- 04/17/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 04/05/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/07/2025)
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol