Missouri

Bitcoin States

Missouri introduced the Bitcoin Freedom Act in 2025, proposing to allow state funds to be invested in Bitcoin and to exempt Bitcoin from state capital gains tax. Missouri has an active Bitcoin community and several Bitcoin mining operations across the state. The legislation reflects growing interest from state lawmakers in treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

Details

State: Missouri
Region: Midwest
Status: proposed
Governor: Mike Kehoe
Income Tax: Yes
Bill Number: SJR 2 / HB 1181
Description: Missouri proposed SJR 2 (constitutional amendment) and HB 1181 to establish Bitcoin as a state reserve asset. Missouri is one of the leading states pushing for Bitcoin reserves.
Legislation: Bitcoin Freedom Act (HB 2054)
Abbreviation: MO
Reserve Proposed: Yes
Bitcoin Mining Rights: Yes
Bitcoin Friendly Score: medium

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