Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to amend the franchise for referendums in the United Kingdom to include all citizens of 16 years of age and over. Sponsor Lord Tyler Liberal Democrat Life peer Current version of the Bill HL Bill 36 2015-16 (as introduced) Get File View HTML version Opens in new window View PDF document Opens in new window 9 June 2015 Lords Bill passage Bill started in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached