Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1286: Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
L.D. 1286 Date: (Filing No. S- ) HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Reproduced and distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. STATE OF MAINE SENATE 132ND LEGISLATURE FIRST SPECIAL SESSION COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to S.P. 515, L.D. 1286, "Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Fostering a Positive Economic Environment for Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency" Amend the resolve by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers' Amend the resolve by inserting before section 1 the following: 'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, this resolve establishes the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers; and Whereas, it is important to consider the current status of the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in the State and whether legislation is needed to provide a regulatory framework for the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency; and Whereas, this legislation must take effect as soon as possible in order to provide adequate time for the commission to …
Sponsors
- Richard Bradstreet (R, 15) · primary sponsor
- Marshall Archer (D, 129)
- Alicia Collins (R, 61)
- Paul Flynn (R, 63)
- Robert Foley (R, 145)
- David Haggan (R, 10)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
- : On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
- : This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Resolve was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-240).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-240) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-240).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : The Resolve was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Subjects: Legislature, Senate, REGULATIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Other, PROVISIONS REVISED
Common questions
- What is LD1286?
- LD1286 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the .
- What does LD1286 do?
- Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Impact of Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency on Maine's Economy and the Risks of Fraud and Theft to Maine Consumers
- What is the status of LD1286?
- Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD1286?
- Richard Bradstreet (R, 15), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1286?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1286&snum=132
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