- Arizona Senate approves HB 2342 to block local zoning limits on crypto mining.
- New bills could allocate 10% of state funds to Bitcoin reserves.
- Over 26 U.S. states propose similar Bitcoin laws, with Arizona leading.
Arizona lawmakers have advanced a new bill aimed at protecting individuals mining Bitcoin and operating blockchain nodes from home. According to a post on X by Bitcoin Laws, HB 2342, which passed the Senate with a 17–12 vote, now awaits Governor Katie Hobbs’ approval.
If signed into law, it would stop cities and counties from enforcing local zoning or usage restrictions against home-based computing operations. This includes not only blockchain activities but also AI workloads and scientific computing conducted in residential spaces.
Bill Seeks to Prevent Local Interference in Home-Based Computing
The measure, introduced in January by Representative Teresa Martinez, designates residential computational use as a matter of “statewide concern.” This means cities and counties will not have the authority to regulate or limit such activities. The bill uses broad definitions to cover digital asset mining, node operations, and other forms of intensive computing, such as artificial intelligence research and cloud processing from home.
Besides mining, the legislation also applies to home-based systems running blockchain nodes. Arizona’s push for clarity comes as more individuals explore decentralized technologies from their private residences. The bill removes the potential for municipalities to place barriers against such use.
Arizona Pushes Forward With Bitcoin Reserve Initiatives
Alongside the home mining protections, Arizona lawmakers are also moving ahead with two separate proposals targeting state crypto reserves. These include the Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill (SB 1373) and the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB 1025). Both measures allow the state to hold Bitcoin and other digital assets in its reserves.
SB 1025 and SB 1373 propose using seized crypto and allocating up to 10% of state funds into Bitcoin. These measures would position Arizona among the first states to establish state-run crypto reserves. The bills passed their respective chambers and are currently moving through the legislative process.
Neighboring States Move With Competing Crypto Legislation
Arizona is not alone in advancing Bitcoin reserve bills. According to data from Bitcoin Laws, over 26 states have introduced similar measures. However, Arizona is the closest to full enactment. Other states are following closely. Texas passed a Senate version of a Bitcoin reserve bill (SB-21) last month. Oklahoma’s HB 1203 cleared its House with a 77–15 vote and now heads to the Senate.
Meanwhile, Kentucky signed House Bill 701 into law. The law protects the right to self-custody digital assets and confirms that mining and staking do not qualify as money transmission. With multiple states proposing Bitcoin reserve and mining laws, Arizona’s efforts mark a notable development in the evolving U.S. digital asset policy landscape.
