New York bill calls for 12-month blockchain election study

From invezz.com

New York is weighing a bill that could set a precedent for integrating blockchain into state-level electoral systems, as interest in secure, decentralised technologies gains ground across the United States. Assembly Bill A7716, introduced on Tuesday by Assemblymember Clyde Vanel (D-33), proposes a formal study on how blockchain could strengthen voter data protection and electoral transparency. If passed, the bill would require the New York State Board of Elections to deliver a comprehensive report within 12 months, examining blockchain’s role in safeguarding election records and data integrity. This legislative ... (full story)