205 ILCS 725/ Blockchain Business Development Act .

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205 ILCS 725/1

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Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Blockchain Business Development Act.

(Source: P.A. 101-259, eff. 6-1-20.)

205 ILCS 725/5

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Sec. 5. Definitions.

As used in this Act:

"Blockchain" means an electronic record created by the use
of a decentralized method by multiple parties to verify and
store a digital record of transactions which is secured by the
use of a cryptographic hash of previous transaction
information.

"Blockchain technology" means computer software or hardware or collections of computer software or hardware, or both, that utilize or enable a blockchain.

(Source: P.A. 101-259, eff. 6-1-20.)

205 ILCS 725/10

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Sec. 10.

(Repealed).

(Source: P.A. 101-259, eff. 6-1-20. Repealed internally, eff. 1-1-22.)

205 ILCS 725/15

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Sec. 15. Blockchain and financial technology promotion.

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall incorporate into one or more of its economic development marketing and business support programs, events, and activities the following topics:

(1) opportunities to promote blockchain technology

and financial technology-related economic development in the private sector, including in the areas of banking, insurance, retail and service businesses, and cryptocurrency;

(2) legal and regulatory mechanisms that enable and

promote the adoption of blockchain technology and financial technology in this State; and

(3) educational and workforce training

opportunities in blockchain technology, financial technology, and related areas.

(Source: P.A. 101-259, eff. 6-1-20.)