HB 7131

House·20th Congress·Filed Jan 19, 2026

An Act Mandating Compulsory Voting in National and Local Elections, Providing Penalties for Non-Compliance, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would make voting mandatory for every registered Filipino voter in all national and local elections, with specific exemptions and fines for those who do not vote without a valid excuse.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB07131 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Mandating Compulsory Voting in National and Local Elections, Providing Penalties for Non-Compliance, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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