New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced a groundbreaking bill (A7716) seeking to explore the potential of blockchain technology in ensuring election integrity. This legislation proposes a study by the New York State Board of Elections, collaborating with experts in blockchain security and election systems, to assess how blockchain can secure voter records and election results. The bill requires a comprehensive report detailing this exploration within a year. 2017 saw Vanel’s earlier push for research on blockchain’s potential applications within the state’s government framework. The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) is also exploring a federal blockchain-based system for voting and identification verification, collaborating with leading crypto companies like X, Cardano, Hyperledger, and Hedera in 2024. Vanel’s proposal aligns with his previous efforts to advance blockchain research within the NY state government. This legislation emphasizes the potential of blockchain technology to enhance security in voter records and election results. The bill defines blockchain as a verifiable ledger capable of delivering an “uncensored truth,” ensuring transparency and accountability through immutable data protected by cryptography.