Missouri Passes Crypto Mining Protection Law -

The legislation, primarily advanced through House Bill 764 and similar subsequent measures, establishes several critical "right to mine" safeguards:

Missouri has made significant legislative strides toward protecting the rights of cryptocurrency miners through the Digital Asset Mining Protection Act . While the core protections passed key committee hurdles in early 2023, the state has recently expanded its focus to include broader crypto initiatives, such as a State Bitcoin Reserve . Key Protections for Miners Missouri passes crypto mining protection law

: Local governments are prohibited from changing zoning laws specifically to target and shut down existing digital asset mining businesses. The legislation, primarily advanced through House Bill 764

: Precludes the state and local governments from prohibiting the operation of mining nodes at a private residence. : Precludes the state and local governments from

: "Virtual currency" is categorized as exempt from state, county, or local property taxes. 2025-2026 Legislative Updates

As of early 2026, Missouri lawmakers have shifted their strategy toward integrating digital assets into state finance: Legislation on Cryptomining & Digital Asset Mining

: The Missouri Public Service Commission is barred from setting discriminatory electricity rates that specifically target mining operations.