New York takes steps to use blockchain technology to improve election integrity.
On April 8, Assembly -member Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A7716That proposes an investigation into the feasibility of the use of blockchain to improve the safety and integrity of state elections.
According to the account:
“The State Board of Elections, in consultation with and the use of data collected by the Office of Information Technology Services, will study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to protect
Voter records and election results. “
The bill proposes a complete assessment of Blockchain’s ability to protect voter records and to guarantee the accuracy of election results. It describes blockchain as safe, sabotier-resistant and verifiable qualities that can help prevent fraud and restore the trust of the public.
If the bill is progressing, the Board of Elections has a year to complete the study and report its findings to state laws and the governor. The research will investigate the benefits of blockchain for elections and identify other areas where the technology can add value.
The board must collaborate with the Office of Information Technology Services to conduct the research and experts in the field of cyber security, voter protection and blockchain development to guarantee a thorough and accurate assessment.
The proposal must pass both the meeting and the Senate before he becomes a law. It can change considerably how New York approaches digital trust and election transparency if approved.
Blockchain -adoption
In the meantime, the proposal also reflects a broader trend of blockchain acceptance in public sectors. In the United States, officials have increasingly investigated decentralized technologies to increase transparency and trust.
Recent reports suggest that the US government is considering blockchain integration within the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In addition, the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) Blockchain is evaluating to streamline administrative functions.
Internationally, China is experimenting with blockchain to protect the credit data of citizens, which strengthens the growing global relevance of technology.
This trend means a growing acceptance of blockchain as a financial tool and a structural solution for governance and data integrity.
