Nebraska passed a bill regulating crypto miners using over 1MW of electricity.
Large-scale miners must report usage and pay for infrastructure upgrades.
The law awaits the governor’s signature and could take effect on October 1.
Nebraska is poised to join the growing list of U.S. states taking a firmer stance on crypto mining. On Tuesday, legislators voted unanimously to pass LB 526, legislation directed at curbing massive-scale cryptocurrency mining operations with high power consumption. The bill sailed through its last legislative hurdle with a 49-0 vote, indicating strong bipartisan support.
Now awaiting Governor Jim Pillen’s signature, the bill is scheduled to take effect on October 1, provided it is signed into law or allowed to pass without action.
Power-Hungry Miners Under Scrutiny
Introduced in January 2025 by State Senator Mike Jacobson (R-Nebraska), LB 526 specifically targets crypto mining facilities that consume 1 megawatt (MW) or more of electricity. T
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