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

5 May 2022

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Voter Registration Bill would stop people being registered to vote in Parliamentary elections at more than one address. It creates a rule that a person can only be on the parliamentary register for one address, with extra rules to help put this into effect. The aim is to reduce duplicate registrations and make the voter list clearer and more reliable.

Key Points

Prohibits being registered to vote in Parliamentary elections at more than one address.
Applies to eligible voters to prevent duplicate registrations on the parliamentary register.
Includes provisions for related/connected measures to support the main rule and its implementation.
Specifically targets Parliamentary elections (not other types of elections).

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, where its general principles are considered. If approved, it would move to committee for detailed examination, then proceed to the Lords and, if enacted, to Royal Assent.

Who is affected?

Voters who have multiple addresses (e.g., students or people with more than one residence)Eligible voters who might otherwise be registered at more than one address for Parliament electionsElectoral registration officers and other bodies responsible for maintaining voter registers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Voter Registration Bill

23 Jun 2021

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 76 2021-22 (as introduced)

BillCommons

8 Sept 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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