· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- RHODE ISLAND DECENTRALIZED AUTONOMOUS ORGANIZATION ACT

Establishes the “Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Act” that would position Rhode Island as a forward-thinking leader in blockchain innovation by giving DAOs clear legal status as limited liability companies.

Sponsor

Stephen Casey (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Commerce

Latest action

03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)