Bills and draft bills.

What is filed in the Assembly, with its stage, its sponsors and the law it would change.

National Assembly · Panama

1,031 bills

Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 221.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
21 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes a pharmaceutical, scientific and health technology free zone operating under a special regime in Panama. It covers production, research, exports, …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 220.
Committee
Asuntos Municipales
Filed
21 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill would create Villa del Carmen as a corregimiento (township) by separating it from El Guásimo in Donoso. It defines boundaries and communities, amends the t…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 217.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
21 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes to prohibit new uses of asbestos and organize the safe management and replacement of installed materials. It would cover all varieties and asbesto…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 218.
Committee
Educacion, Cultura y Deportes
Filed
21 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes exceptional procurement for school classrooms in indigenous territories, rural regions and hard-to-reach areas. It establishes procedures, deadlin…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 219.
Committee
Poblacion, Ambiente y Desarrollo
Filed
21 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes a waste management framework for events in public spaces attended by at least 500 people. It would require advance planning, material separation, …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 215.
Committee
Economia y Finanzas
Filed
20 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill establishes temporary economic relief for people and businesses affected by the October 9, 2026 earthquake. It proposes income support, grants for producti…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 213.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
20 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill establishes a framework for conducting and evaluating national emergency and disaster preparedness drills in Panama. It sets an annual drill day, identifie…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 214.
Committee
Asuntos Municipales
Filed
20 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes extraordinary use of municipal property tax funds to address the effects of the October 9, 2026 earthquake. It would allow affected municipalities…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 212.
Committee
Economia y Finanzas
Filed
20 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill authorizes Panama Savings Fund resources to rebuild social infrastructure damaged by the October 9, 2026 earthquake. It proposes funding works in affected …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 210.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
15 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill would amend defense rights and advance taking of evidence in sexual offense proceedings involving child victims. It would appoint a public defender for an …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 209.
Committee
Economia y Finanzas
Filed
14 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill establishes weekly public reports on the use of resources during officially declared national states of emergency. Responsible public entities would also s…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 208.
Committee
Infraestructura Publica y Asuntos del Canal
Filed
14 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill addresses permanent housing for communities that lose their homes during an officially declared emergency. It requires architecture competitions for social…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 207.
Committee
Asuntos Municipales
Filed
13 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill changes the use of municipal property tax funds to address natural disasters and finance reconstruction. It would allow up to 100% of those resources to su…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 206.
Committee
Infraestructura Publica y Asuntos del Canal
Filed
13 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes access to social housing programs without requiring a registered property title for consideration. By adding Article 2-A to Law 61 of October 23, …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 205.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
8 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes a general framework for the temporary loan of public servants between public administration institutions. It sets authorization and consent requir…

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Prohijado
Bill 755.
Committee
Educacion, Cultura y Deportes
Filed
8 de octubre de 2026
Origin
AP-2026-2027-204

The draft bill proposes establishing the National Arts and Crafts and Folklore Festival of La Arena de Chitré as an annual celebration. It would be based in the corregimi…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 203.
Committee
Comercio y Asuntos Economicos
Filed
8 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes rules for temporary drinking water, electricity, and internet service in special areas lacking those services. Installation and supply would serve…

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Prohijado
Bill 754.
Committee
Educacion, Cultura y Deportes
Filed
7 de octubre de 2026
Origin
AP-2026-2027-202

The draft bill proposes a gradual strengthening of food service facilities in Panama’s public schools. It would authorize the Ministry of Education to plan construction, …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 201.
Committee
Economia y Finanzas
Filed
6 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes restricting access to lottery ticket and chance booklets issued by the National Charity Lottery for senior public officials. The restriction also …

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 746.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
6 de octubre de 2026
Origin
AP-2026-2027-200

The draft bill proposes expanding discounts and benefits under Law 6 of 1987 for retirees, pensioners and older adults. These cover health care, housing, utilities and ad…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 199.
Committee
Comercio y Asuntos Economicos
Filed
6 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes legal guidance for MSMEs and free legal assistance for microenterprises meeting an income threshold. AMPYME would address commercial disputes with…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 197.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
2 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes increasing pensions for retirees who keep working through new contributions to the Social Security Fund (Caja de Seguro Social). It provides for t…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 198.
Committee
Economia y Finanzas
Filed
2 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes specialized technical supervision for infrastructure projects that meet the stated value thresholds. It covers projects carried out through public…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 196.
Committee
Comunicacion y Transporte
Filed
1 de octubre de 2026

The draft bill proposes to amend Law 51 of June 28, 2017, on road freight transport and authorized domestic carriers in Panama. It reserves overland movement of cargo fro…

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