Important Draft Laws: Issue 55
Legislative Activity from October 13 to 26
During this period, the Verkhovna Rada registered 39 draft laws:
- Two presidential bills concerning the extension of martial law and mobilization;
- Three bills from the government;
- Thirty-four bills introduced by MPs.
Notifications on Access to Personal Data
If enacted, Ukrainians will automatically receive notifications each time there is a request to access their personal data in state registers.
Anti-Bullying Measures
The period for holding participants in the educational process liable for bullying—students, teachers, scholars, and others—will be extended from three months to one year.
Corporate Income Tax Allocation
One bill proposes redirecting 10% of the corporate income tax that is currently credited to the state budget back to Kyiv. These funds would be used for protecting critical infrastructure and enhancing the capital’s air defense.
Regulation of Tobacco-Free Nicotine Products
Six draft laws focus on tobacco-free nicotine products such as pouches and sachets. The proposals include:
- Setting limits on nicotine content;
- Implementing a complete ban on the sale of these products.
Moment of Silence for the Fallen
A parliamentary initiative seeks to establish a daily nationwide moment of silence to honor the fallen, supported by a clear observance procedure, public notifications via media, and civil alert systems.
"If enacted, Ukrainians will automatically be notified of every request for access to their personal data in state registers."
"The period for holding participants in the educational process liable for bullying will be extended from three months to one year."
"These funds would be directed toward protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening the capital’s air defense."
"A daily nationwide moment of silence for the fallen with public notifications and the use of civil alert systems."
Author's summary: Recent drafts in the Verkhovna Rada address data privacy, extend anti-bullying liability, propose targeted tax revenue use, restrict novel nicotine products, and promote daily remembrance rituals.