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SF0050

Rules for Decentralized Nonprofit Organizations

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In one sentence

This act establishes rules for forming and managing decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations in Wyoming using technology like blockchain.

What it does

  • Creates a new type of organization called a 'decentralized unincorporated nonprofit association' which uses digital tools to manage itself.
  • Sets baseline requirements for these organizations, including their governance, membership rights, and financial management.
  • Requires these associations to follow Wyoming state laws and identify the jurisdiction where they are formed.

Who it affects

  • People who want to form or join decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations in Wyoming.
  • Organizations that use blockchain technology for governance and operations.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how these organizations will be taxed or regulated beyond the rules set in this act.
  • It's unclear what happens if a decentralized nonprofit association breaks the rules outlined in this legislation.

Plain language

Terms to know

Smart contract
An automated agreement that uses computer code to enforce the terms of a deal without needing a middleman.
Distributed ledger technology (DLT)
A system where data is stored across many computers instead of one central location, often using blockchain technology.

Official record

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Read the official summary

Bill Summary - 24LSO-0104 Bill No.: SF0050 Effective: 7/1/2024 LSO No.: 24LSO-0104 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0023 Chapter No.: 50 Prime Sponsor: Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology Catch Title: Unincorporated nonprofit DAO's. Has Report: No Subject: Decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations. Summary/Major Elements: This bill provides for the creation of decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations. This type of organization is an unincorporated nonprofit that allows for governance and operation using algorithmic means through distributed ledger technology and smart contracts. This bill establishes baseline requirements for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations and provides definitions and regulations for governing authority, statements of authority, smart contracts, management, standards of conduct, membership interests, voting rights, liability, the withdrawal of members, dissolution, conversion and mergers. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 50-10-2-0-02024-03-04 · House50 yes 10 no
H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 7-2-0-0-02024-02-28 · House7 yes 2 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 23-7-0-0-12024-02-22 · Senate23 yes 7 no
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-0-0-12024-02-14 · Senate4 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 31-0-0-0-02024-02-12 · Senate31 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Assigned Chapter Number 50LSO
  2. Governor Signed SEA No. 0023 Governor
  3. H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0023House
  4. S President Signed SEA No. 0023Senate
  5. Assigned Number SEA No. 0023LSO
  6. H 3rd Reading:Passed 50-10-2-0-0House
  7. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  8. H COW:PassedHouse
  9. H Placed on General FileHouse
  10. H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 7-2-0-0-0House
  11. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
  12. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  13. S 3rd Reading:Passed 23-7-0-0-1Senate
  14. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  15. S COW:PassedSenate
  16. S Placed on General FileSenate
  17. S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-0-0-1Senate
  18. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 31-0-0-0-0Senate
  19. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  20. Bill Number AssignedLSO