$json.CompelingTitle = “New Hampshire Senate Hits Pause on Controversial Crypto Mining Deregulation After Heated Committee Deadlock”
A split vote in the New Hampshire Senate Commerce Committee has stalled a high-profile bill aimed at deregulating crypto mining in the state. The committee, deeply divided after receiving an unprecedented volume of public feedback, voted 4–2 to send House Bill 639 for further study rather than advancing it.
The bill proposes to strip municipalities of their ability to regulate crypto mining activities, including restrictions on electricity use and noise, and prohibits special taxes targeting digital asset operations. It also seeks to affirm the rights of individuals and businesses to mine cryptocurrencies and establish a dedicated blockchain docket in the state’s superior court.
Sponsored by Republican Representative Keith Ammon, the measure had already faced delays earlier this year when senators returned it to committee for revisions and outreach. With strong public concern fueling the debate, the future of the bill now hinges on further legislative review before it could reach the full Senate in 2026.
Crypto mining remains a divisive issue nationally, with states weighing economic benefits against environmental impact and energy consumption. In New Hampshire, the surge in constituent input underscores the growing complexity of policymaking in the emerging digital asset space.
For more details, read the full article here: https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-hampshire-senate-stalls-crypto-mining-deregulation-bill-after-split-vote