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Postal Voting Bill

A Bill to make provision about postal voting at elections.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

20 March 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Postal Voting Bill would set the rules for postal voting at elections in the UK. It aims to provide a clear framework for how postal votes are requested, issued and handled, with the details set out in the Bill. It originated in the House of Commons and is currently at its second reading in the Commons.

Key Points

Establishes a framework for postal voting at elections.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; originates there.
Accompanied by Explanatory Notes and Impact Assessments.
If progressed, would move to committee stage for detailed examination and potential amendments.
Affects voters who vote by post, local electoral administrators, the Electoral Commission and political parties.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would typically move to committee for detailed examination and amendments.

Who is affected?

Voters who vote by postLocal authorities and electoral administratorsThe Electoral Commission and other oversight bodiesPolitical parties and candidates

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Postal Voting

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.

Documents (3)

Bill 166-EN 2017-19

Explanatory NotesCommons

6 Jun 2018

Bill 166 2017-19, as introduced

BillCommons

6 Jun 2018

Postal Voting Bill

Impact AssessmentsUnassigned

4 Jun 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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