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HB5621Introduced in the House

COMMUNITY BITCOIN RESERVE

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by LaShawn Ford, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Community Bitcoin Reserve Act. Contains findings and purpose provisions. Establishes the Community Bitcoin Reserve Program within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the Altgeld Bitcoin Reserve is designated as the first community reserve site, and additional participating communities may be approved by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that the State may acquire Bitcoin for the Community Bitcoin Reserve if the acquisition is authorized by the General Assembly and conducted in a budget-neutral manner. Requires all Bitcoin held under the Act to be secured using multisignature cold-storage custody requiring a minimum threshold of approvals. Sets forth further provisions concerning the custody structure of the Bitcoin; transparency and proof-of-reserve reports; community governance; the administration of community programs; the annual program release schedule; tax treatment; restrictions; the sale or transfer of Bitcoin held under the Act; the acceptance of Bitcoin donations; and exemption from liability for the State. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

February 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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