Electoral Register (Access to Public Services) Bill

A Bill to introduce a requirement that electoral registration be a condition of access to public services; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Dame Siobhain McDonaghLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would make electoral registration a prerequisite for accessing public services. In effect, people would need to be on the electoral register to receive certain public services, and those not registered could be refused access. The measure is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Dame Siobhain McDonagh.

Key Points

Links access to public services to being on the electoral register
Public service providers would need to verify a person’s registration before delivering services
The exact scope, exemptions and related provisions are to be defined in the Bill (the 'connected purposes' element)

Who is affected?

People who rely on public services (e.g. housing, benefits, healthcare, education)Individuals not currently on the electoral register or not up to date with registrationPublic service bodies and local authorities that would check registrationElectoral registration officers and the agencies that manage the electoral roll

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Electoral Register (Access to Public Services)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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