A Bill to require the provision of audio and tactile measures at polling stations for the purpose of enabling blind voters to vote independently and in secret; to require the Secretary of State to take steps to identify, develop and implement new accessible voting solutions for blind voters; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the arrangements for postal voting in respect of accessibility for blind voters and to implement any recommendations of that review; and for connected purposes;
These reforms would require polling stations to offer audio and tactile tools so blind voters can cast their ballots privately and without help. It also requires the Secretary of State to look for, develop and roll out more accessible voting options for blind voters, and to review how postal voting works for blind voters and act on the recommendations. The aim is to make voting easier and more independent for people who are blind or have severe sight loss, while keeping voting private and secure.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 22 January under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.