52 USC 20971 - Certification and testing of voting systems

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 13, 2026

§ 20971.

Certification and testing of voting systems

(a)

Certification and testing

(1)

In general

(2)

Optional use by States

(b)

Laboratory accreditation

(1)

Recommendations by National Institute of Standards and Technology

(2)

Approval by Commission

(A)

In general

(B)

Accreditation of laboratories not on Director list

(c)

Continuing review by National Institute of Standards and Technology

(1)

In general

(2)

Approval by Commission required for revocation

(d)

Transition

(e)

Required penetration testing

(1)

In general

(2)

Accreditation

(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 231, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1684; Pub. L. 119–60, div. F, title LXVIII, § 6805, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1657.)

cite as: 52 USC 20971