Legislation - SB0168

Title: State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Pilot Program - Establishment
Sponsored by: Senator Watson
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Establishing the Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Pilot Program in the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to explore the use of blockchain technology for securely recording and verifying real property ownership and to assess its potential for use by law enforcement and courts in resolving real property disputes involving squatting.

Committees

Original:: Budget and Taxation

Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 10/31/2025 Legislative Date 10/31/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Budget and Taxation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Pilot Program - Establishment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/15/2026 Legislative Date 1/15/2026 Action Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	10/31/2025	10/31/2025	Pre-filed
Senate	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Budget and Taxation
			Text - First - State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Blockchain-Based Real Property Title Pilot Program - Establishment
Senate	1/15/2026	1/15/2026	Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.

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