An act passed by the United States Congress in 2002 to reform the nation's voting processes and procedures. HAVA required improvements to voting systems and voter access following the 2000 election. HAVA mandated that states create statewide voter registration databases, allow for provisional voting, and upgrade voting equipment, among other requirements.
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An act passed by the United States Congress in 2002 to reform the nation's voting processes and procedures. HAVA required improvements to voting systems and voter access following the 2000 election. HAVA mandated that states create statewide voter registration databases, allow for provisional voting, and upgrade voting equipment, among other requirements.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Help America Vote Act (hava). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/help-america-vote-act-hava
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