Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill

What the bill does

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;

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill

What stage is the Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill at?

The Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill?

The Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill was sponsored by Ms Julie Minns.

When was the Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 January 2025, at first reading.

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