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Bill · started in the Lords

European Union Citizens (Electoral Rights) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision to allow European Union citizens who are resident in the United Kingdom to vote in parliamentary elections and to become members of Parliament; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe European Union Citizens (Electoral Rights) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 4 June 2015 by Lord Balfe (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 4 Jun 2015
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 9 Jun 2015.