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HB0264

Ban on Central Bank Digital Currencies

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In one sentence

This law stops state agencies from requiring or using central bank digital currencies for payments and public spending.

What it does

  • Defines a 'central bank digital currency' as a digital medium of exchange, token or monetary unit of account issued directly by the U.S. Federal Reserve System or any analogous federal agency.
  • Forbids state agencies from requiring payment in the form of a central bank digital currency for taxes, fees, or government services.
  • Prohibits state agencies from using public funds to test, adopt, or implement central bank digital currencies.

Who it affects

  • State agencies and departments in Wyoming
  • People who pay taxes or fees to the Wyoming government

Limits and unknowns

  • The law does not apply to private businesses or individuals.
  • It is unclear how this ban will affect future technological developments in digital currencies.
  • The effectiveness and enforcement mechanisms are not detailed in the bill.

Plain language

Terms to know

Central Bank Digital Currency
A digital medium of exchange, token or monetary unit of account issued directly by the U.S. Federal Reserve System or any analogous federal agency.
State agency
The state of Wyoming or any of its branches, agencies, departments, boards, instrumentalities or institutions.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

Bill Summary - 25LSO-0589 Bill No.: HB0264 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 25LSO-0589 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0025 Chapter No.: 47 Prime Sponsor: Singh Catch Title: Central bank digital currencies-prohibitions. Has Report: No Subject: Central bank digital currency. Summary/Major Elements: For purposes of this act, a "central bank digital currency" means a digital medium of exchange, token or monetary unit of account issued directly by the United States Federal Reserve System or any analogous federal agency. This act prohibits state agencies from requiring payment for taxes, fees or any government service in the form of a central bank digital currency. This act prohibits state agencies from using public funds to assist in the testing, adoption or implementation of a central bank digital currency. 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 5, 2:41 AM

John Bear

R · H31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the bill because the Senate amendments were acceptable to the original sponsor and clarified that state agencies will not require CBDC payments while still allowing them as a form of payment.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:27:12 Watch the statement

Daniel Singh

R · H61

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker votes for concurrence because they view the Senate changes as friendly cleanup that aligns with existing state policy and executive orders.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:28:31 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H Concur:Passed 49-3-10-0-02025-02-21 · House49 yes 3 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-02025-02-21 · Senate29 yes 2 no
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02025-02-18 · Senate4 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 50-9-3-0-02025-02-10 · House50 yes 9 no
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-1-1-0-02025-02-03 · House5 yes 1 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0025House
  2. Assigned Chapter Number 47LSO
  3. Governor Signed HEA No. 0025 Governor
  4. S President Signed HEA No. 0025Senate
  5. H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0025House
  6. Assigned Number HEA No. 0025LSO
  7. H Concur:Passed 49-3-10-0-0House
  8. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  9. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0Senate
  10. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  11. S COW:PassedSenate
  12. S Placed on General FileSenate
  13. S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  14. S Introduced and Referred to S09 - MineralsSenate
  15. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  16. H 3rd Reading:Passed 50-9-3-0-0House
  17. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  18. H COW:PassedHouse
  19. H Placed on General FileHouse
  20. H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-1-1-0-0House

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

HB0264SS001

The amendment removes certain phrases related to accepting or making payments with central bank digital currencies from the bill.