Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

The Help America Vote Act (HAVA), enacted in 2002, is U.S. legislation designed to improve the voting process following concerns about election accuracy and accessibility. It provides federal funding to upgrade voting machines, establish provisional voting procedures, create statewide voter registration databases, and ensure voting accessibility for people with disabilities. HAVA also sets minimum election administration standards to promote fair, secure, and transparent elections across states. Its goal is to restore public confidence in the electoral process and ensure that all eligible voters can participate effectively and securely.