The Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 2080 (HB 2080) on February 19, 2026, sending the legislation to the Commerce Committee for review. The bill proposes the creation of a “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund” within the state treasury.
HB 2080, prefiled on December 1, 2025, does not authorize the state to purchase Bitcoin directly. Instead, the fund would be capitalized through donations of Bitcoin from individuals and organizations, according to bill summaries. The state treasurer would be authorized to receive, invest, and hold these donated Bitcoin assets.
Representative Ben Keathley is the primary sponsor of the bill, with Representatives Michael Davis and Bob Titus serving as co-sponsors. The bill’s advancement to the House Commerce Committee marks a key step in its legislative journey. The committee will now consider the legislation and determine whether to recommend it to the full House for a vote.
The proposed legislation stipulates that any Bitcoin received for the reserve fund must be held for a minimum of five years. This requirement aims to establish a long-term strategic reserve of the cryptocurrency within the state’s financial holdings. The bill’s structure focuses on leveraging external contributions rather than utilizing state funds for direct Bitcoin acquisition.
As of February 21, 2026, no voting records are available regarding the bill. The House Commerce Committee is scheduled to review the legislation, but a date for that review has not been publicly announced.
