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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 441.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
2 de octubre de 2025

The bill would amend product recall rules under Law 45 of 2007 and set duties for recalls of motor vehicles with safety defects. It requires public notices, identificatio…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 493.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
1 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes a special enforcement jurisdiction to enforce the Audit Court’s (Tribunal de Cuentas) rulings on financial liability. It assigns the Comptroller General…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 584.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
30 de septiembre de 2025

The bill would record social security contributions on accrued or retroactive wages against the periods actually worked. The measure covers public officials and private s…

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Ley
Bill 460.
Committee
ASUNTOS MUNICIPALES
Filed
30 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to recognize street vending as an economic activity and establish municipal rules for registration, operation and gradual formalization. It provides for…

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Negado
Bill 479.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
30 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes public access to the identities of the ultimate beneficial owners of legal entities contracting with the State. It amends contractor obligations and eli…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 478.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
29 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes a market for discounting certified invoices by assigning receivables to authorized trusts. The invoices are issued to state entities and certain private…

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Withdrawn
Bill 492.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
29 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes adding a condition to the Fiscal Code for paying bonuses to public officials at institutions whose incentives are recognized by law. Payment would depen…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 459.
Committee
ASUNTOS MUNICIPALES
Filed
23 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes adding a minimum staffing requirement for qualified community development practitioners in Panama’s municipalities to Law 49 of 2007. The requirement wo…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 485.
Committee
ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
Filed
23 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes a Responsible Fishing Reserve on the Calovébora coast for the management of marine resources. The reserve would give priority access to the corregimient…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 437.
Committee
ASUNTOS MUNICIPALES
Filed
23 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to amend Law 58 of 1998 to redefine the boundary between La Pintada and El Potrero corregimientos. Both are in the district of La Pintada, and the bill …

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Objetado por Ejecutivo
Bill 427.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
22 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to amend Law 45 of October 31, 2007, to set deadlines for handling consumer claims about services and goods. For deficient services and goods that fail …

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 530.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
22 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to prohibit food and beverages for human consumption in Panama if they contain the synthetic artificial colorants listed in Annex A. The ban covers thei…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 428.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
22 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to check that the advertised octane rating of liquid fuel matches what is sold at service stations and other fuel outlets. It sets out inspections, samp…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 444.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
18 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes protecting the presumption of innocence by limiting what public servants communicate about investigated persons. The limit concerns those who have not b…

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Archived
Bill 529.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
18 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes broader care for people with diabetes through mental health support and access to glucose management devices. It also provides for regional clinics for …

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 445.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
18 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes front-of-package nutrition warning labels for prepackaged foods, including beverages. It covers products made in Panama or imported for sale and consump…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 390.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
17 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to replace Law 9 of June 20, 1994 and reorganize the Administrative Career system for public employees. It would assign responsibilities to the General …

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 434.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
17 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes restricting cell phones and similar electronic devices during teaching and learning in schools. It covers public and private basic, lower secondary, and…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 467.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
17 de septiembre de 2025

The bill regulates the sale, use, advertising and safety of vaping products, heated inhalation products and oral pouches. It would establish age checks, product notificat…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 463.
Committee
COMUNICACION Y TRANSPORTE
Filed
16 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to amend Law 21 of 2010 to define, identify and mark high road accident zones in the Republic of Panama. In those zones, the responsible authorities wou…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 438.
Committee
DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
Filed
16 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes an additional fifteen percent (15 %) discount on frames and prescription lenses under Law 134 of December 31, 2013. The benefit would apply to persons w…

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Negado
Bill 462.
Committee
COMUNICACION Y TRANSPORTE
Filed
16 de septiembre de 2025

The bill regulates the declaration of abandonment of vehicles held by towing companies after more than six months without owner attention. The municipality where a vehicl…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 442.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
15 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes designating June 9 of each year as a Civic Day of Reflection for the Victims of the Military Dictatorship. It provides for commemorative events at publi…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 477.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
15 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes to amend Law 76 of 2010 to regulate disclosure and review of concessions administered by ENA. It also sets a mandatory order for using toll revenue and …

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