Bills and draft bills.

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

National Assembly · Panama

272 bills

Devuelto sin prohijar
Draft bill 122.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
12 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill proposes to prohibit the cult of personality surrounding politicians and businesspeople in the Republic of Panama. It restricts names, images and symbols i…

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Devuelto sin prohijar
Draft bill 121.
Committee
Educacion, Cultura y Deportes
Filed
11 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill proposes a process for private schools, parents’ associations and the Ministry of Education to coordinate changes to education costs. It governs notice, th…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 120.
Committee
Presupuesto
Filed
11 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill proposes capping magistrates’ gross monthly salary in the Republic of Panama at 10,000 balboas (B/.10,000.00). The cap includes fixed representation allowa…

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Devuelto sin prohijar
Draft bill 111.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
7 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill would require laws to state whether they need implementing regulations and set a deadline for the Executive Branch to issue them. That deadline would apply…

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Negado en comisión
Draft bill 106.
Committee
Comercio y Asuntos Economicos
Filed
6 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill proposes changes to the biofuels framework to regulate licenses and prioritize domestic feedstock. The licenses cover production, imports and related activ…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 103.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
5 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill proposes an amnesty for Panamanians facing judicial proceedings for protesting against Law 462 of March 18, 2025. The measure also covers those detained, i…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 100.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
4 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill proposes removing limitation periods for criminal prosecution and penalties for sexual offenses committed against minors. This applies to offenses against …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 99.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
4 de agosto de 2025

The draft bill proposes excluding alternative sentences for sexual offenses, domestic violence, and violence against women. The exclusions cover specified forms of senten…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 87.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
24 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes special rules for investigating and prosecuting offenses against public administration and conduct that harms state property. It governs investiga…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 86.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
24 de julio de 2025

The draft bill would create a permanent home delivery program for medicines prescribed by physicians of the Social Security Fund. The Social Security Fund (Caja de Seguro…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 85.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
24 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes changes to the special lifetime pension for victims of acute poisoning from heparin containing benzyl alcohol. It increases the monthly amount for…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 83.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
23 de julio de 2025

The draft bill sets out rules for states of emergency and other emergency situations under Panama’s constitutional framework. It proposes distinct grounds and procedures …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 80.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
23 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes measures for people affected by the events of June 20–30, 2025, in the province of Bocas del Toro. Those events followed the temporary suspension …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 77.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
23 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes pharmaceutical care as a component of the right to health in public, private and mixed health facilities. It defines dispensing, consultation and …

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Devuelto sin prohijar
Draft bill 72.
Committee
Educacion, Cultura y Deportes
Filed
22 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes declaring October 26 National Cutarra Day to recognize artisans and encourage young people to learn the craft. The date would also promote appreci…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 71.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
22 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes additions to Law 42 of August 27, 1999 concerning renewal of the disability card and registration of disabilities. It sets a maximum time for rene…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 70.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
22 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes amending Law 15 of May 31, 2016, to set a minimum share of workers with disabilities in the workforce. The amendment concerns Articles 51, 52 and …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 75.
Committee
Credenciales, Reglamento, Etica Parlamentaria y Asuntos Judiciales
Filed
22 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes a procedure under Law 33 of 2005 for reporting and deciding incompatibilities under the parliamentary ethics code. It governs who could file a com…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 74.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
22 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes no limitation period for prosecuting offenses against public administration and fraud and other fraudulent acts against the State. It changes pena…

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Withdrawn
Draft bill 73.
Committee
Comercio y Asuntos Economicos
Filed
22 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes changes to the public electricity service framework to assess distributors and link their performance to concessions. It includes customer partici…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 60.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
17 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes to regulate board meeting allowances at state-owned and mixed-ownership companies in the Republic of Panama. The rules also cover state financial …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 62.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
17 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes to regulate private security services and the working conditions of those who perform them. It defines the activities covered, assigns oversight r…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 56.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
15 de julio de 2025

The draft bill would change enrollment and financing rules for the Social Security Fund (Caja de Seguro Social) and old-age pensions. The bill also sets out provisions on…

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Devuelto sin prohijar
Draft bill 54.
Committee
Educacion, Cultura y Deportes
Filed
15 de julio de 2025

The draft bill proposes to promote the making and sale of the Ocu white hat through support for artisans. That support includes assistance with marketing and the transmis…

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