An Act relative to establishing a BBLLC
This bill creates a new type of business entity called a blockchain-based limited liability company, or BBLLC, for Massachusetts businesses that use blockchain technology for a significant part of their operations. To qualify, a company must update its official registration documents and notify the state secretary, while retaining all standard rights and responsibilities of a regular limited liability company. The law requires these new entities to include specific details in their operating agreements, such as how they manage their digital ledgers, handle security breaches, and determine voting procedures using smart contracts. This change allows businesses to formally adopt decentralized digital systems while maintaining the legal protections and structure of existing corporate law.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Governor
Introduced Jun 15, 2023
Last action May 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 20, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 15, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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