New York A07716 directs the state board of elections to study blockchain technology for protecting voter records and election results.
New York A07716 mandates the state board of elections to study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to safeguard voter records and election results. The board must consult with the office of information technology services and consider blockchain technology's use in other states. Within a year of the act's effective date, the board must submit a report to the governor and the legislature. The evaluation will involve experts in blockchain technology, voter fraud, cybersecurity, voter records, and election results. The act takes effect immediately.
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