PANews reported on March 4th that, according to Cointelegraph, the Governor of Indiana has officially signed HB 1042 (the Bitcoin Rights Act) into law. This bill aims to protect Bitcoin rights, prohibit discriminatory tax policies against cryptocurrencies, and allow the use of digital assets in state retirement plans.

According to previous reports , if the bill is signed by the governor, it will take effect on July 1, 2026.