Voter Registration Bill

A Bill to prohibit persons from being registered to vote in Parliamentary elections at more than one address; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

6 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would stop people being registered to vote in Parliamentary elections at more than one address. It aims to ensure each voter has a single, verified registered address and adds related rules to support that aim.

Key Points

Prohibits registering to vote at more than one address for Parliamentary elections.
Covers the main voter register used for Parliament and related registration rules.
Includes enforcement or related provisions to make the rule work (e.g., penalties or data checks).
Affects people who split their time between addresses (such as students or those with second homes) and the staff who manage voter registers.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to the committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Voters and electorsPeople who live at more than one address (e.g., students, multiple-home households)Local authorities and Electoral Registration OfficersOrganisations involved in voter registration and electoral administration

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Voter Registration

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 (1)

Bill 072 2019-21 (as introduced)

BillCommons

7 Jan 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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