Extension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Purpose: extend the franchise to include Members of the House of Lords in elections to the House of Commons.
• Scope: affects Lords in general elections; does not create a right to stand for election or change how elections are run for MPs.
• Parliamentary stage: originated in the Lords and is currently at the second reading in the Lords (first reading occurred on 8 June 2016).
• Next steps: if progressed, would go through subsequent stages in the Lords and then be considered by the Commons before any potential law.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Lords. The first reading occurred on 8 June 2016. It would require further readings and approval in both Houses to become law.