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What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s New Bitcoin Bill

by Sham
October 24, 2024
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What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s New Bitcoin Bill
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  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill (House Bill 2481) that provides regulatory clarity for digital assets, protects residents’ rights to self-custody digital assets, and ensures the ability to use bitcoin as payment.
  • The bill, dubbed the “Bitcoin Rights bill,” sailed through with strong bipartisan support, winning by an overwhelming majority of 176 votes to 26.
  • With around 1.5 million Pennsylvanians owning some form of digital asset, the crypto voter bloc could play a crucial role in the upcoming presidential and Senate elections in the state.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that provides regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, protects residents’ rights, and establishes guidelines around crypto taxation. This bipartisan victory demonstrates growing support for digital assets among both Republicans and Democrats in the state.

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Background on the Legislation

House Bill 2481, dubbed the “Bitcoin Rights Bill,” passed by an overwhelming 176-26 margin. The bill was sponsored by Republican Representative Mike Cabell, a longtime Bitcoin investor. It aims to help lawmakers understand blockchain technology and provide a basic legal framework for crypto ownership and transactions in Pennsylvania.

Key Components of the Bill

The bill includes several key components:

  • Protects the right to self-custody digital assets like Bitcoin without interference
  • Ensures residents can use Bitcoin as a payment method
  • Provides clear guidelines on how Bitcoin transactions will be taxed
  • Prevents overregulation by state agencies through rigid definitions

Bipartisan Support Reflects Crypto’s Growing Appeal

The bill received unanimous backing from the 100 Republican members of the House, along with 76 out of 103 Democrats. This bipartisan support reflects the mainstream appeal of digital assets for both parties in Pennsylvania.

An estimated 15 million residents, or 12% of the population, now own some form of cryptocurrency. With tight races in both the Senate and presidential elections, these crypto-owning voters could have major influence. The bill’s success shows candidates from both parties are taking notice.

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What’s Next for the Legislation

The bill will now move to the Republican-led Pennsylvania Senate after the election. If it passes there, it will go to the desk of Governor Josh Shapiro. Shapiro has not indicated whether he will sign the bill, but its overwhelming bipartisan support bodes well for final passage.

Conclusion

The Pennsylvania House’s passage of pro-Bitcoin legislation demonstrates that support for digital assets extends across party lines. As crypto becomes mainstream, more states are likely to follow Pennsylvania’s lead in providing regulatory clarity to protect investors and encourage innovation. The bipartisan victory brings optimism that federal action may not be far behind.

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