Louisiana Establishes Subcommittee to Explore Impact of Cryptocurrency and AI
BATON ROUGE, LA—In a significant step towards embracing digital innovation, Louisiana’s House of Representatives has unanimously adopted House Resolution 317. This resolution, introduced by Representative Mark Wright, forms a legislative subcommittee to investigate the effects of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) on the state’s economy and legislation.
The subcommittee will operate under the House Committee on Commerce, commencing its work before September 1, 2025, and is expected to submit a comprehensive report by February 1, 2026. This report will analyze current AI and cryptocurrency use cases in Louisiana, while also comparing them with advancements in other states. The panel will assess cybersecurity risks, privacy issues, and regulatory hurdles, alongside identifying potential economic and workforce benefits.
To ensure a thorough review, the subcommittee will host public hearings and community forums to engage citizens, educators, and business owners. Louisiana has positioned itself as a pro-crypto state, previously becoming the first in the nation to accept cryptocurrency for government services. The move underscores Representative Wright’s ongoing efforts to integrate digital assets into the state’s fabric, though Louisiana has yet to introduce a state-level Bitcoin reserve, unlike neighboring Texas.
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