Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund Bill Referred to Committee in Missouri

Legislative Process for Bitcoin Reserve Begins in Missouri The Missouri House of Representatives has referred House Bill 2080 (HB 2080), which aims to establish a "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund" within the state treasury, to the Commerce Committee.
Introduced by Republican Representative Ben Keathley, the bill seeks to grant the Missouri State Treasurer broad authority over the acquisition, management, and storage of digital assets.
Key Provisions of the Bill The new legislation authorizes the State Treasurer to accept donations and grants in the form of Bitcoin from Missouri residents or various institutions.
One of the most notable provisions of the bill is the requirement that acquired Bitcoin assets be held for at least five years without being sold or transferred.
Furthermore, the regulation allows state agencies to accept approved digital assets for taxes, fees, and other official payments.
Past Initiatives and Future Outlook The bill, which had its first readings in January 2026 and was referred to the committee on February 19, marks Representative Keathley's second attempt at such legislation.
A similar previous bill, HB 1217, introduced in February 2025, failed to make sufficient progress during the legislative session.
With this new bill, Missouri has once again brought the discussion of creating a state-level cryptocurrency reserve to the official agenda.