2018 House Bill 6257

Add “cryptocurrency” references and definition to various statutes

Introduced in the House

June 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-101)

To include altering a record by use of “distributed ledger technology” (or “blockchain”) in the law against forgery. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6253 to 6258 that adds “cryptocurrency” to various definitions.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Nov. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2018

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary