Requires Department of Treasury to review and approve digital payment platform.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Treasury to review and approve a blockchain-based digital payment platform for legal businesses without access to traditional banking services. The platform must enable cashless transactions with virtual currency converted to U.S. dollars at a 1:1 rate, record all transactions on an immutable blockchain ledger, and allow businesses to pay sales tax to municipalities. Only state-approved businesses can use the platform, which aims to help cash-reliant businesses participate in digital commerce while meeting regulatory and audit requirements. The bill takes effect six months after enactment.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Andrew Zwicker
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