Kentucky Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody and Mining Rights

The Kentucky Senate voted 37-0 in favor of HB 701, a bill that protects individuals' right to self-custody Bitcoin using self-hosted wallets, prohibits local zoning discrimination against digital asset miners, and exempts home miners from money transmitter licensing. The bill, previously passed 91-0 in the House, now heads to the Governor for final approval. If signed, Kentucky would become one of the most Bitcoin-friendly states, setting a precedent for others.