Distributed ledger properties such as tamper-resistant and verifiable can prevent campaign fraud and restore confidence in the system, a lawmaker said. The state Board of Elections, in conjunction with the Office of Information Technology Services, is to evaluate blockchain's ability to protect voters' identities and ensure the accuracy of election results, according to the document put forward. At the time of writing, the bill is under consideration by a specialized committee of the Assembly. If passed, the authorized entities will have one year to complete the studies and present the results to legislators and the governor; Experts in the fields of blockchain, cybersecurity and voter protection are expected to be involved to make the analysis thorough and accurate. Vanel suggested that one of the outcomes of the work could be proposals for the use of technology in other areas. Georgia proposes introducing blockchain to kindergarteners A resolution calling for K-12 children (kindergarten through 12th grade) to be informed about blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 has been introduced in the US state of Georgia's House of Representatives. NEW: Georgia House Resolution asking the Dept. of Education to implement K-12 education on ”blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3” The Democrat-sponsored bill says ”Bitcoin is becoming increasingly accepted and commonly used in lieu of traditional currency.” — Bitcoin Laws (@Bitcoin_Laws) April 5, 2025 Democratic Party officials called on the Department of Education to ”conduct an awareness campaign” among kindergartners and students. According to the document , technological literacy is ”an important skill for people of all ages.” The authors noted that blockchain technology is ”the future of online interactions” and that cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, are ”increasingly accepted” and are becoming a replacement for traditional currencies. In their view, the internet of the future will be built on Web3 technologies with greater transparency and security, and art has already taken the form of NFT. ”Educating children about the potential of such technologies and encouraging their use from an early age will help them to use these technologies more effectively in the future,” the resolution said. California includes 'bitcoin rights' in digital asset bill The state of California (USA) reworked the bill on money transfers, introducing amendments to guarantee the protection of the rights of cryptocurrency owners. The document, submitted on February 20, 2025, has a new name - ”Digital Assets”. The author of the changes, Democrat Avelino Valencia, included provisions on self-custodial storage and legalization of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. We are proud to officially announce that 'Bitcoin Rights' has been introduced in the California Assembly by the Chair of Banking and Finance - Assemblyman Valencia. Once passed, nearly 40 million Americans will have their right to self-custody protected! The bill also creates... — Satoshi Action Fund (@SatoshiActFund) March 29, 2025 ”California sets the standard for the rest of the country. If bitcoin rights are enshrined here, it's possible in other states as well,” said Satoshi Action Fund Director Dennis Porter. If the bill passes, he said, nearly 40 million state residents would be free to use digital assets for private transactions. The amendments also prohibit discrimination against cryptocurrencies by government agencies and place restrictions on public officials: they will be prohibited from promoting or using digital assets in situations that cause conflicts of interest. At the time of writing, the document is at the initial stage of consideration. At the same time, 95 bills related to cryptocurrencies are already in force in 35 states.
