Revision: May 26, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
May 26, 2026
2026-2065-CofC
07/09
Committee of Conference Report on HB 639-FN, relative to the use of and disputes over blockchain and digital currencies.
Recommendation:
That the House recede from its position of nonconcurrence with the Senate amendment, and concur with the Senate amendment, and
That the Senate and House adopt the following new amendment to the bill as amended by the Senate, and pass the bill as so amended:
Amend RSA 359-V:1 as inserted by section 3 of the bill by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:
IV-a. "Digital asset mining" or "mining" means using a computer or node for the purpose of securing a blockchain network through computational processes. For the purposes of this chapter only, mining shall also include securing a blockchain through validation mechanisms based on proof-of-stake.
Amend RSA 359-V:3 as inserted by section 3 of the bill by inserting after paragraph V the following new paragraph:
VI. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, anyone engaged in digital asset mining, operating a node or series of nodes on a blockchain network, or providing digital asset mining or staking services for individuals or other businesses shall not face liability related to a specific transaction merely by validating that transaction.
The signatures below attest to the authenticity of this Report on HB 639-FN, relative to the use of and disputes over blockchain and digital currencies.
Conferees on the Part of the Senate Conferees on the Part of the House
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Sen. Gray, Dist. 6 Rep. Hunt, Ches. 14
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Sen. Innis, Dist. 7 Rep. Ammon, Hills. 42
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Sen. Avard, Dist. 12 Rep. D. McGuire, Merr. 14
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Rep. Spier, Hills. 6