Overview

This bill aims to prevent individuals from registering to vote in UK parliamentary elections at more than one address. It mandates the creation of regulations to ensure electoral registration officers verify addresses and prevent duplicate registrations.

Description

The Voter Registration Bill requires the Secretary of State to create regulations prohibiting the registration of a person to vote at multiple addresses in Parliamentary elections. These regulations will necessitate:

• Electoral registration officers checking if an applicant is already registered elsewhere.
• Informing applicants of the illegality of multiple registrations and requiring them to choose one address.
• Removing the original registration if a new address is chosen.
• Refusal to register a new address if the applicant chooses to keep their existing registration.

The bill defines "electoral registration officer" and "Parliamentary election" according to existing legislation. It applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into force upon Royal Assent.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify any government spending figures. The cost will likely be associated with implementing the new regulations and training electoral registration officers. Any costs are not explicitly mentioned in the bill's text.

Groups Affected

• Electoral Registration Officers: They will have new responsibilities for verifying addresses and managing duplicate registrations.
• Voters: Those attempting to register at multiple addresses will be prevented from doing so.
• Political Parties: The bill might indirectly impact political parties by potentially affecting voter numbers and electoral integrity.

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