Ballot Secrecy Act 2023

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in LordsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 3 May 2023

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for ensuring the secrecy of ballots cast in polling stations at elections; and for connected purposes

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Lords

    26 May 2022 – 26 May 2022

  2. 2nd reading· Lords

    15 July 2022 – 15 July 2022

  3. Committee stage· Lords

    18 November 2022 – 18 November 2022

  4. Report stage· Lords

    23 November 2022 – 23 November 2022

  5. 3rd reading· Lords

    30 November 2022 – 30 November 2022

  6. 1st reading· Commons

    1 December 2022 – 1 December 2022

  7. 2nd reading· Commons

    9 December 2022 – 9 December 2022

  8. Committee stage· Commons

    8 March 2023 – 8 March 2023

  9. 3rd reading· Commons

    24 March 2023 – 24 March 2023

  10. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    2 May 2023 – 2 May 2023

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3172.