BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY ACT House SponsorsRep. Keith R. Wheeler-Michael J. Zalewski-Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Senate Sponsors(Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and David Koehler-Dan McConchie) 8/23/2019HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0514 New Act Creates the Blockchain Technology Act. Provides for the permitted uses of blockchain technology in transactions and proceedings. Provides limitations to the use of blockchain technology. Prohibits units of local government from implementing specified restrictions on the use of blockchain technology. Defines terms. 2/15/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Keith R. Wheeler 2/15/2019HouseFirst Reading 2/15/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/5/2019HouseAssigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee 3/20/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski 3/21/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. 3/21/2019HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee; 012-000-000 3/21/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/26/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/29/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 092-002-002 4/3/2019SenateArrive in Senate 4/3/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 4, 2019 4/9/2019SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 4/9/2019SenateFirst Reading 4/9/2019SenateReferred to Assignments 4/24/2019SenateAssigned to Telecommunications and Information Technology 5/2/2019SenateDo Pass Telecommunications and Information Technology; 005-000-002 5/2/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2019 5/2/2019SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 5/15/2019SenateSecond Reading 5/15/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2019 5/24/2019SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2019 5/29/2019SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 5/29/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000 5/29/2019HousePassed Both Houses 6/27/2019HouseSent to the Governor 8/23/2019HouseGovernor Approved 8/23/2019HouseEffective Date January 1, 2020 8/23/2019HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0514