Connecticut lawmakers have unanimously approved a controversial bill banning state and local government agencies from accepting cryptocurrency payments or holding crypto assets. The legislation, House Bill 7082, explicitly forbids Connecticut and its subdivisions from engaging with crypto, a move critics argue stifles innovation.

Initially proposed in February 2025 by the state's joint banking committee, the bill gained bipartisan backing, notably driven by Democratic legislators like Representative Ken Gucker, Senator Patricia Miller, and Senator Matthew Lesser. On May 14, it passed the House with 105 votes supporting and 42 against. The recent final vote secured unanimous approval—148 in favor, with zero opposition and only three abstentions.

Observers link Connecticut’s aggressive stance to broader Democratic Party criticism of former President Donald Trump's ties to memecoins and digital assets. Brogan Law founder Aaron Brogan dismissed the move as symbolic, stating it accomplishes "nothing of substance," but sends a clear anti-crypto message.

Additionally, Brogan pointed out potential practical implications of the law, including increased disclosure requirements for private-sector money transmitters, similar to California’s stringent privacy laws.

Connecticut now joins a growing list of states resisting the Bitcoin reserve trend, despite a surge in related proposals nationwide. Already this year, five states—Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Pennsylvania—rejected similar bills. Utah and Oklahoma also significantly amended or declined Bitcoin reserve initiatives.

This new law positions Connecticut firmly against the nationwide push for governmental crypto adoption. Supporters argue it protects state finances from crypto volatility, but critics warn it could limit financial innovation and future economic opportunities. The governor’s signature is awaited for the law to officially take effect.