New York lawmakers are reviewing a new proposal that could bring blockchain into the state’s election system.
Assemblymember Clyde Vanel (D-33) introduced Assembly Bill A7716 to explore how the technology might be used to protect voter records and election results.
The bill is currently with the Assembly Election Law Committee. It asks the New York State Board of Elections to study the use of blockchain and deliver a full report within 12 months if the bill becomes law.
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The goal of the report is to look at whether blockchain can help make elections more secure and reliable. The proposal describes blockchain as a shared digital record that cannot be changed and can be checked by anyone. Supporters believe this could help reduce the risk of tampering or errors in voting data.
To complete the report, the Board of Elections would need to work with the Office of Information Technology Services and bring in experts in blockchain, cybersecurity, and election systems. They would also be asked to look at how other states and countries have used the technology in similar ways.
The bill would need to pass the full Assembly, then the Senate, and finally be approved by the governor. If that happens, the Board of Elections would be required to carry out the study and publish its findings.
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