Bill > A07716

This bill directs the New York State Board of Elections to conduct a comprehensive study on using blockchain technology to enhance the security of voter records and election results. The bill provides a detailed definition of blockchain technology as a distributed, decentralized, and shared digital ledger that uses cryptography to protect data, ensuring it is immutable and auditable. The board is required to collaborate with the Office of Information Technology Services and consult with experts in blockchain technology, voter fraud, cybersecurity, voter records, and election results. Within one year of the act's effective date, the board must submit a report to the governor and legislature, which should also consider blockchain implementations in other states and formats. The purpose of the study is to explore how blockchain technology might improve the integrity and security of electoral systems by creating a potentially tamper-proof record of voter information and election outcomes. The bill takes effect immediately, signaling the state's proactive approach to exploring innovative technological solutions for protecting democratic processes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7716