Lege TREND. Blockchain Bills in the Goldenrod flower state. 3 Key Elements to the Bills with Local Government Preemption

State: Nebraska

The legislation: 

  • LB 987 Bitcoin as acceptable currency
  • LB 691 Virtual Currency Money Laundering Act
  • LB 694  State preemtion on blockchain technology & prohibits local taxing of blockchain
  • LB 695 Blockchain state contracting

LB 694 & 695 will require that:

  • blockchain signatures are legally valid in Nebraska
  • smart contracts are valid in all commerce in Nebraska
  • local governments cannot tax, license or regulate blockchain technology

Omaha World Herald | Nebraska Legislature considers bills on blockchain, cryptocurrency for first time