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Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill

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;

The story so farThe Elections (Accessibility for Blind Voters) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 January 2025 by Ms Julie Minns (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Ms Julie Minns Labour Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2026.