ArkansasMining and blockchain businesses would give advance site notice
A proposed Arkansas bill would require digital asset miners and blockchain businesses to notify state and local officials before acquiring a site or starting construction.
What it does
Businesses seeking a site for digital asset mining or blockchain use would have to notify state regulators and local officials at least six months before a purchase, lease, or construction, with the deadline depending on when the site was acquired.
Argument forEarly notice could give state regulators and local governments time to prepare for proposed mining or blockchain sites.
Argument againstBusinesses could have to plan purchases or construction at least six months ahead, which may limit how quickly they can act on a site.
More detail
Covered businesses would have to file written notice with the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the local government where the site is planned. The requirement covers digital asset miners, digital asset mining businesses, and businesses using a blockchain network that seek land or a building for mining or blockchain use. Construction includes work to clear or prepare land for a building. If no purchase or lease had occurred by the measure’s effective date, notice would be due at least six months before the purchase or lease. If a purchase or lease had already occurred by then, notice would be due at least six months before construction starts.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 29Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.Died
- Apr 8Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE RULESMinor
- Apr 8FiledIntroduced
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