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HB0160

Digital Taxonomy Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The Digital Taxonomy Act aims to establish definitions and classifications for digital assets recorded on distributed ledgers, along with legal frameworks for their management.

What it does

  • Establishes definitions and classifications for digital assets and tokens recorded on distributed ledgers.
  • Sets up a hierarchy and analytical framework for understanding the characteristics of digital assets.
  • Provides rules regarding jurisdictional requirements for keyholders and digital assets.

Who it affects

  • People and businesses that use or manage digital assets on distributed ledgers.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass, so these rules are not currently in effect.
  • It does not cover all aspects of digital assets or their management.

Plain language

Terms to know

Digital asset
A digital representation of value, rights, powers, or other interests recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger.
Distributed ledger
Technology through which a shared state remains recorded, synchronized and maintained across a network using cryptography and consensus protocols.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 1, 1:43 PM

Daniel Singh

R · H61

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it clarifies legal definitions for digital assets and tokens, which protects property rights by reducing uncertainty and litigation confusion.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:54:12 Watch the statement

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

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H Introduced and Referred to H09 - Minerals 50-11-1-0-0House
  4. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  5. Bill Number AssignedLSO