A new bill in New York aims to explore the potential of blockchain technology in securing voter records and election results. The bill directs the state Board of Elections to conduct a study on how blockchain could enhance election security.

The proposed legislation mandates the creation of a report within a year, assessing blockchain's ability to protect election data.

Study will include insights from experts in blockchain, cybersecurity, voter fraud, and election record-keeping. Their expertise will help evaluate the feasibility of integrating blockchain into New York's voting processes.

The bill is part of a broader trend to apply blockchain technology to elections. Earlier this year, Tennessee's Williamson County used the Bitcoin network to secure the results of a local Republican Party election.

Blockchain advocates argue that the technology could improve election transparency and public trust. They believe it would ensure that votes are immutable and verifiable.

Experts caution that the system's reliability depends on the quality of the data entered. Blockchain guarantees the integrity of stored data but cannot validate the accuracy of the original input.