Indiana:
Passed the Bitcoin Bill of Rights.
- House Bill 1042 (HB 1042)
- March 3, 2026, signed into law
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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1042/details- Protects the right to self-custody
- Prohibits government from imposing discriminatory taxes or fees
- Requires public retirement plans to include at least one bitcoin-linked investment
Illinois:
Passed the Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act
- Senate Bill 3019 (SB 3019)
- June 16, 2026, signed into law (effective January 1, 2027)
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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3019&DocTypeID=SB&GAID=18&LegID=165557- Imposes a new 0.2% privilege tax on the value of digital asset business activity provided to Illinois customers (including exchanges, transfers, and custody services)
The Indy Bitcoin Meetup will welcome our new Illinois neighbors should they decide to relocate to central Indiana.