Arizona Senator Introduces Bill to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender

Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers (R-AZ) has introduced SB 1341, a bill aimed at making bitcoin legal tender in the state. The initiative seeks to amend existing statutes and potentially allow state agencies to accept bitcoin as a form of payment.

SB 1341: Bitcoin as Legal Tender in Arizona

REFERENCE TITLE: legal tender; specie; bitcoin State of Arizona Senate Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session 2025 SB 1341 Introduced by Senator Rogers AN ACT AMENDING the current legal tender laws to include Bitcoin. Introduced by State Senator Wendy, the bill proposes adding Bitcoin to the list of accepted forms of payment within Arizona.

State Sen. Wendy Rogers (R-AZ) has introduced a set of bills aimed at making bitcoin legal tender in Arizona and allowing state agencies to accept bitcoin. This marks a significant step in potentially integrating cryptocurrency into the state's financial system. The bill, SB 1341, was introduced by state Sen. Wendy Rogers, a Republican. It seeks to amend the list of accepted legal tender to include bitcoin, which means that businesses and individuals within Arizona could legally use Bitcoin to settle debts, both public and private.

What Legal Tender Means for Bitcoin in Arizona

While the reserve bills progress, Arizona lawmakers are also considering a separate proposal to designate Bitcoin as legal tender. Introduced by State Senator Wendy, SB 1341 aims to establish Bitcoin as an officially recognized form of currency alongside the US dollar. This move could position Arizona as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption and innovation.