Bills and draft bills.
What is filed in the Assembly, with its stage, its sponsors and the law it would change.
National Assembly · Panama272 bills
- 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, …
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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, …
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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, …
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 …
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Committee
- Comercio y Asuntos Economicos
- Filed
- 24 de septiembre de 2026
The draft bill proposes continued private health insurance coverage for people aged 60 or older in Panama. It also proposes access to new plans even when they have preexi…
- Committee
- Economia y Finanzas
- Filed
- 15 de septiembre de 2026
The draft bill proposes to exempt Community-Based Organizations (OBCs) from fees and tax linked to their environmental management. The exemption covers registration fees,…
- Committee
- Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
- Filed
- 14 de septiembre de 2026
The draft bill proposes adding specific rules on construction and demolition waste to Law 276 of December 30, 2021. It sets separation, delivery and tracking duties for w…