Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateArkansasIntroduced
SR 9: TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF A NONAPPROPRIATION BILL TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A COMPUTER MANUFACTURED BY A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY IN DIGITAL ASSET MINING AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF CERTAIN SOFTWARE IN DIGITAL ASSET MINING.
Bryan King
SR 9 status: Introduced — Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment (updated Apr 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The resolution proposed authorizing the introduction of future legislation to ban specific hardware and software from foreign entities in cryptocurrency mining.
Who is affected
Cryptocurrency miners, hardware and software vendors, and digital asset technology operators.
Requirements and enforcement
The resolution itself had no immediate operational requirements as it was merely a proposal for future legislation.
Costs and funding
Not stated, but would have included compliance and procurement costs for businesses had it been enacted.
When it takes effect
The measure died at the end of the 2026 session.
Potential benefits
Proposed to improve national security by restricting reliance on potentially compromised foreign technology.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill lacked specific definitions for covered foreign entities and would have potentially caused disruption to existing mining infrastructure.
What is still unknown
The specific list of banned countries, hardware brands, and software applications was not defined.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Aligns domestic infrastructure with security standards
- Reduces dependence on foreign-manufactured hardware
- Encourages local supply chain development
Risks
- Increases compliance costs for mining firms
- Limits hardware purchasing options for businesses
- Creates market uncertainty for crypto investors
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standards for hardware security
- Enhanced scrutiny of vendor software
- Support for secure-by-design principles
Risks
- Bans specific existing hardware assets
- Restricts global software compatibility
- Increased cost of equipment procurement
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Legislative review of foreign tech risks
- Increased transparency in mining operations
- Formalizing oversight of digital assets
Risks
- Lack of detailed vetting criteria provided
- Potential for opaque regulatory definitions
- Ambiguity in 'covered foreign entity' scope
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Low
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