Lawmakers in the lower chamber of Arizona’s legislature have unanimously advanced a bill that enshrine blockchain signatures and smart contracts under state law.
HB 2417 was introduced earlier this month by by state representative Jeff Weninger. According to public records, two committees in the Arizona House of Representatives unanimously approved the bill, with both caucuses giving their support as well.
On 22nd February, the House voted 59-0 to pass the bill, with one representative not voting. Yesterday, the measure was formally submitted to the Arizona Senate.
The bill notably included language regarding smart contracts, or self-executing contracts built on a blockchain, stating:
“Smart contracts may exist in commerce. A contract relating to a transaction may not be denied legal effect, validity or enforceability solely because that contract contains a smart contract term.”