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Elector Registration Bill

A Bill to require each elector applying to register to vote to certify their entitlement to vote; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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Under the Bill, every person applying to register to vote would have to certify that they are entitled to vote. It also includes connected provisions about how registration is verified and administered. The measure is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Applicants must certify their entitlement when applying to register to vote.
  • The bill provides for related provisions connected to this certification and its administration.
  • It is currently being considered in Parliament, at the second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

People applying to register to voteElectoral registration officers and local authority staff who maintain voter registers

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Elector 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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.