Debates.
Bills in first, second or third reading and what happened in each.
National Assembly · Panama378 debatesThe cards are public. The full record opens in Nucleus and needs an account.
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 9 de julio de 2026
The bill proposes public merit and credential competitions for director posts in public hospitals and health centers. The competitions would cover regional, institutional…
- Committee
- Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
- Filed
- 9 de julio de 2026
The draft bill proposes a framework for humane care in Panama’s public hospitals, polyclinics, and health centers. It provides rights to information, guidance, support, a…
- Committee
- COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
- Filed
- 7 de julio de 2026
The bill regulates full refunds for goods or services when a seller fails to comply or a purchase does not conform to what was offered. It lets consumers choose a refund,…
- Committee
- DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
- Filed
- 6 de julio de 2026
The bill amends Articles 31 and 32 of Law 42 of 2012 to expand judicial measures concerning failure to pay child support and attempts to evade payment. It also creates th…
- Committee
- Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
- Filed
- 2 de julio de 2026
The bill would establish measures for aggressive or dangerous conduct affecting social coexistence, personal integrity or public health. The measures are preventive, psyc…
- Committee
- ASUNTOS MUNICIPALES
- Filed
- 2 de julio de 2026
The bill would link community projects funded through decentralization with technical training and skills in districts and corregimientos. It would allow local authoritie…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 2 de julio de 2026
The bill would add to the Labor Code a right to disconnect from work related digital communications outside ordinary working hours and during rest periods. It sets duties…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 2 de julio de 2026
The bill proposes a digital system for viewing approved prescriptions, checking medicine availability, and scheduling pickup at public health facilities. Insured persons …
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 2 de julio de 2026
The bill proposes to integrate quality of care assessment, user services, patient safety, and complaint management in public health facilities. It creates a digital platf…
- Committee
- Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
- Filed
- 2 de julio de 2026
The bill proposes duties to promote comprehensive workplace well-being and prevent occupational stress in the public and private sectors. It provides for active breaks, e…
- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 29 de abril de 2026
The bill proposes amending Law 76 of 2019 to require an economic impact assessment before the third debate on measures that could affect tax revenue. It also establishes …
- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 29 de abril de 2026
The bill proposes to create the National Logistics, Maritime and Port Integration System to coordinate public bodies in Panama. The system would serve as a permanent mech…
- Committee
- RELACIONES EXTERIORES
- Filed
- 23 de abril de 2026
The bill proposes to approve the Agreement establishing the International Organization of Legal Metrology, signed in Paris and amended in 1968. The agreement organizes co…
- Committee
- RELACIONES EXTERIORES
- Filed
- 23 de abril de 2026
The bill proposes to approve the Metre Convention, signed in Paris on May 20, 1875, as amended in 1921, and its annexed Regulations. The instrument organizes cooperation …
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 22 de abril de 2026
The bill would amend Law 47 of 1946 to redefine education system principles and reorganize education administration. It would expand guarantees of equity and inclusion an…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 22 de abril de 2026
The bill would establish the Corpus Christi, Octave and Sacred Heart of Jesus Festivity in the District of Parita as a national cultural event. The event would also have …
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 22 de abril de 2026
The bill would add Article 19-A to Law 288 of March 10, 2022, on provisional authorities of the Autonomous University of Indigenous Peoples. It would govern their excepti…
- Committee
- COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
- Filed
- 21 de abril de 2026
The bill would amend Law 1 of January 19, 2018, on the free supply of reusable bags by commercial establishments. Establishments would supply reusable bags or environment…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 21 de abril de 2026
The bill proposes to recognize the Festival del Bollo y el Chicheme Chorrerano as a cultural, culinary and tourism event. It would also recognize the Festival as an expre…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 21 de abril de 2026
The bill would designate November 18 of each year as a day to prevent the sexual exploitation, abuse and violence of children. The date would also be devoted to healing t…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 20 de abril de 2026
The bill proposes to create the Dorindo Cárdenas National Accordion Festival and its governing board to promote accordion traditions. The Festival would also promote the …
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 13 de abril de 2026
The bill would amend the High Performance Sports Program under Law 488 of 2025 and define technical roles and athlete certification. It would also address athlete benefit…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 9 de abril de 2026
The bill proposes to protect environmental defenders and people who participate publicly in environmental matters from unfounded or abusive legal actions. It establishes …
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 6 de abril de 2026
The bill would declare the Tambor Peligreño Folklore Festival part of Panama’s intangible heritage and create a governing body. That body would organize the festival annu…