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Posted on Jul 06, 2023Read on Mirror.xyz

Massachusetts State Senate to Hold Hearing on Blockchain and Digital Assets on July 13

The Massachusetts State Senate announced that it will hold a blockchain and digital asset-related hearing on July 13, which will combine multiple hearings on blockchain, digital privacy, and digital innovation issues within the government into one session, highlighting The growing significance of these themes in the state.

These proposed laws include "a bill to create a pilot program to explore digital innovations in government". The bill proposes a breakthrough pilot program by the Massachusetts Technology Partnership exploring the use of blockchain technology to securely store and access real estate records. Also, an important bill that is being considered by the joint session is the "Bill to Establish a Special Committee on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency." Introduced on Jan. 19, the bill seeks to explore the impact and potential use of blockchain technology within a government framework. The last bill on the agenda is the "Protection of Private Electronic Communications, Browsing and Other Activities Act." The legislation aims to provide strong protections for private electronic communications and browsing from government intrusion.