Bills and draft bills.
What is filed in the Assembly, with its stage, its sponsors and the law it would change.
National Assembly · Panama759 bills
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 6 de noviembre de 2024
The bill amends Law 51 of 2005 on the organization, benefits and powers of the Social Security Fund (Caja de Seguro Social). It defines terms used by the system, establis…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 31 de octubre de 2024
The bill adds a forfeiture rule to the Criminal Procedure Code for property connected with illicit drug trafficking and human trafficking. The rule also covers proceeds a…
- Committee
- DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
- Filed
- 28 de octubre de 2024
The bill amends Law 42 of 2012 on child and family support and broadens the expenses covered by that obligation. It clarifies how support is set and establishes rules for…
- Committee
- ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
- Filed
- 28 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes technical specifications for pork and pork products intended for human consumption in Panama. It covers domestically produced and imported products and …
- Committee
- ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
- Filed
- 28 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes to amend the duties of the Executive Directorate of Agricultural Quarantine under Law 23 of July 15, 1997. It assigns the Executive Directorate of Agric…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 23 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes to replace the rules governing the Ombudsman's Office and define its powers to protect human rights. It establishes rules for choosing its head, adminis…
- Committee
- ASUNTOS INDIGENAS
- Filed
- 23 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes a framework to advance the economic empowerment of Indigenous women in Panama through education, financing, and labor protections. It provides for train…
- Committee
- POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
- Filed
- 16 de octubre de 2024
Surfable wave breaks would be protected through a one-kilometer radius, a public registry, and the possible designation of wave sanctuaries. The bill assigns assessment, …
- Committee
- POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
- Filed
- 16 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes to protect wave breaks suitable for board sports and establish a framework for declaring and conserving Wave Sanctuaries in Panama. It would place break…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 16 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes to recognize occupational health technicians and graduates in Panama and require certification for professional practice. It defines the required qualif…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 15 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes a public policy to prevent and address bullying and harassment of minors in schools and social settings in Panama. It assigns the Ministry of Education …
- Committee
- ASUNTOS INDIGENAS
- Filed
- 15 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes creating the corregimientos (townships) of Gardi and Uggubseni by separating them from Narganá and Ailigandí, respectively. It identifies their seats an…
- Committee
- POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
- Filed
- 15 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes the gradual installation of floating biodegradable barriers in Panama’s rivers that flow into the sea to capture solid waste. The measure seeks to keep …
- Committee
- RELACIONES EXTERIORES
- Filed
- 15 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes that 80% of Panamanian public servants appointed to the foreign service belong to the Diplomatic and Consular Career. It includes heads of mission and e…
- Committee
- PRESUPUESTO
- Filed
- 15 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes the General State Budget for fiscal year 2025 and allocates public revenue and expenditure. The allocations cover public institutions, state enterprises…
- Committee
- COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
- Filed
- 14 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes a special regime for companies that establish or relocate internal administrative support offices in the District of San Miguelito. It defines the servi…
- Committee
- EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
- Filed
- 14 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes a national program of educational films for rural communities and schools in Panama, alongside theater and art for children. It sets out institutional c…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 14 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes a system of grades and levels for licensed engineering and architecture professionals employed by the State. It sets criteria for placement and promotio…
- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 14 de octubre de 2024
The bill amends Law 34 of 2008 to redefine its scope, the officials responsible for compliance, and the concepts used in fiscal accounts. It also proposes targets for the…
- Committee
- ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
- Filed
- 14 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes a tax moratorium until December 31, 2024, for payment of specified liabilities with relief from interest and surcharges. The moratorium would be subject…
- Committee
- DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
- Filed
- 9 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes to replace Law 50 of November 23, 1995 and establish rules protecting and promoting breastfeeding throughout the Republic of Panama. It regulates health…
- Committee
- TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
- Filed
- 8 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes rules for establishing, organizing, and supervising community Health Committees and coordinating them with health authorities. Their members would parti…
- Committee
- GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
- Filed
- 8 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes Criminal Code (Código Penal) amendments concerning the abandonment, stoppage, increased cost and deterioration of public works. They address public offi…
- Committee
- POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
- Filed
- 7 de octubre de 2024
The bill proposes a framework for managing Panama’s water resources by watershed, prioritizing human consumption and food security. It also addresses environmental flows …