# New Hampshire Passes 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' Bill

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: May 6, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/new-hampshire-passes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-bill*

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New Hampshire has passed the U.S.'s first 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' bill, with other states considering similar legislation for state reserves.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Trailblazing Law**: New Hampshire is the first U.S. state to pass a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' bill, signaling the potential use of Bitcoin in state reserves.
- **State Interest Growing**: Other states like Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, and Texas are considering similar legislation drafted in collaboration with the Satoshi Action Fund.
- **Nonprofit Support**: The Satoshi Action Fund, a pro-Bitcoin nonprofit organization, played a crucial role in drafting and promoting this groundbreaking bill.