A new bill in New York proposes a blockchain study to explore securing voter records and election results, led by experts in voting and cybersecurity.
Blockchain may soon earn itself a role in New York State’s voting processes and procedures.
New York Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to evaluate how blockchain could help protect voter records and election results. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Assembly Election Law Committee.
According to the bill’s summary, the goal is to “study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to protect voter records and election results.“
