A speaker identifying themselves as a Quincy city councilor and founder of Cubic Labs asked the committee to support three bills: H88 (a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency), H87 (a pilot program for digital innovation in government) and H89 (consumer protection and education relating to digital assets).

The witness described Massachusetts’ strengths in talent and institutions, cited a $2 million MassTech grant used by their nonprofit to launch an innovation hub, and listed pilot efforts including a proof‑of‑concept with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds for blockchain‑backed land‑record storage and a municipal bond issued with blockchain assistance. They argued a 25‑member commission would produce a road map addressing regulatory clarity, tax frameworks, consumer protection, digital literacy and economic opportunity. "To capture the full promise of blockchain and digital assets for Massachusetts residents, we need intentional coordination," the witness said.

Supporters framed the measures as a mix of pilot projects, public‑private partnerships and consumer education; the bills would task the state treasurer with developing educational resources and propose targeted pilots to test practical municipal use cases. The committee received these proposals as technology‑promotion and asked procedural questions; no opposition testimony was recorded in the hearing summary.