Asking Albany · Res 0166-2026
Direct the state board of elections to study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to protect voter records and election results
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Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A. 2561, which would direct the state board of elections to study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to protect voter records and election results
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New York City Council
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
Study and evaluate the use of blockchain technology to protect voter records and election results. (A. 2561)
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
- Republican1
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council