SF0050
Rules for Decentralized Nonprofit Organizations
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
Sources
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
Last checked Aug 8, 1:05 AM
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
H 3rd Reading:Passed 50-10-2-0-02024-03-04 · House50 yes 10 no
- Yes
- 50
- No
- 10
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 50
No 10
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
- Yes
- 23
- No
- 7
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 1
Yes 23
No 7
Conflict 1
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-0-0-12024-02-14 · Senate4 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 4
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 1
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 31-0-0-0-02024-02-12 · Senate31 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 31
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 31
Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 50LSO
- Governor Signed SEA No. 0023 Governor
- H Speaker Signed SEA No. 0023House
- S President Signed SEA No. 0023Senate
- Assigned Number SEA No. 0023LSO
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 50-10-2-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 7-2-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H09 - MineralsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 23-7-0-0-1Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S09 - Minerals:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-0-0-1Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 31-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO