Georgia CommonsHR 2121: The transformative impact of blockchain technology; commend
Last action April 2, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends blockchain technology for its impact on data security, finance, and other industries, without creating any new law, funding, or requirement.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising blockchain technology, the decentralized digital ledger system used to record and verify transactions. It lists reasons for the praise: blockchain can reduce fraud, lower transaction costs, increase transparency, and help industries like finance, healthcare, logistics, and cybersecurity improve recordkeeping and compliance. The resolution does not change any Georgia law, create a program, or spend any state money. Its only operative actions are that the House formally recognizes and commends blockchain technology's benefits, and it directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It has no regulatory or legal effect on businesses or individuals.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends the benefits of blockchain technology.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
- Does not amend any Georgia statute, create any agency program, impose any requirement, or allocate any funding.
Who it affects
This resolution does not impose obligations on any group. It is a symbolic statement that references industries such as finance, healthcare, logistics, governance, and cybersecurity that use blockchain technology, and it directs an action only to the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Why it matters
Because the resolution carries no legal force, it does not change how blockchain is used, regulated, or taxed in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to placing the House's supportive opinion of blockchain technology on the public record.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses lay out the House's reasoning, citing blockchain's role in data security, fraud reduction, lower transaction costs, and transparency.
- The resolving clause states that House members recognize and commend the benefits of blockchain technology.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.
- The resolution contains no amendments to Georgia law, no penalties, no funding, and no effective date beyond its adoption.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the benefits of blockchain technology, which have positively impacted millions of people across the State of Georgia, the United States, and all other parts of the world.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Todd Jones (R, HD-025)
Topics
- blockchain technology
- cybersecurity
- digital finance
- state resolutions