Bills and draft bills.

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

National Assembly · Panama

125 bills

First debate (committee stage)
Bill 624.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
9 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes nutritional information for prepackaged processed foods and calorie information for dishes at certain restaurant chains. It establishes front-of-package…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 420.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
3 de septiembre de 2025

The bill proposes a framework of care for people with primary ovarian insufficiency in the Republic of Panama. It covers specialized services, prevention of associated he…

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Ley
Bill 342.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
1 de septiembre de 2025

The bill creates a voluntary internship program for young people in businesses and nonprofit entities. Participants would be studying or have completed academic training.…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 418.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
27 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes to extend paternity leave for private company employees and public servants to ten (10) working days. It also provides additional paid leave when a chil…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 397.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
27 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes prioritizing the health budget and setting minimum allocations tied to the previous year’s Gross Domestic Product. These allocations apply within the Ge…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 419.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
27 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes creating the Board of Trustees of the Anita Moreno Azuero Regional Hospital in Los Santos Province to manage the hospital. The Board (Patronato del Hosp…

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Ley
Bill 403.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
25 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes measures to prevent, treat and control gambling addiction in Panama through obligations imposed on gambling and online betting operators. It provides fu…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 417.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
21 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes to designate June 3 of each year as National Cancer Survivors Day in Panama to raise awareness of survivors’ needs. It links the date to the needs of pe…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 348.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
19 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes to amend five articles of Law 242 of October 13, 2021, governing medical cannabis and its derivatives. It regulates the number of manufacturing licenses…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 361.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
11 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes a single retirement system for all public servants of the Republic of Panama, without exclusions. That system would replace special retirement schemes, …

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 466.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
11 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes to amend Law 47 of 1984 on the practice of physiotherapy and/or kinesiology in the Republic of Panama. It redefines professional duties, licensing requi…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 528.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
6 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes a National Diabetes Council and a registry of people diagnosed with diabetes, coordinated by the Ministry of Health. It also sets out changes to care an…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 402.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
5 de agosto de 2025

The bill proposes nutritional labeling for food and beverages intended for human consumption in the Republic of Panama. The labeling would include warnings, where applica…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 401.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
31 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes extending economic assistance to people aged sixty-five or older who receive neither a retirement benefit nor a pension. The extension covers people liv…

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Bill 498.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
28 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes that fast-food establishments in the Republic of Panama offer water at no additional cost with food-and-beverage combos. It also sets consumer informati…

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Bill 362.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
23 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes a nationwide framework to promote health and to prevent, detect early, control and monitor noncommunicable diseases. It provides for epidemiological sur…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 400.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
23 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes sodium limits for specified categories of processed foods produced in Panama and a warning label for products exceeding them. It assigns the Ministry of…

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Bill 363.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
23 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes a human rights framework for the protection, comprehensive care, and social reintegration of people experiencing homelessness. It creates PRONACALLE to …

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 399.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
17 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes amending Article 3 of Law 86 of 2010 to expand coverage of the monthly cash transfer program to eligible Panamanians. It would cover those aged sixty-fi…

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Ley
Bill 396.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
15 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes measures to prevent food loss and waste throughout the supply chain and promote the use, donation, and processing of food. It assigns planning, educatio…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 360.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
15 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes to regulate the donation, recovery, preservation, distribution, and therapeutic transplantation of anatomical components in Panama. It sets conditions f…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 465.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
15 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes to regulate the use of animals in scientific research and teaching through ethical review and animal welfare measures. It subjects their use to scientif…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 347.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
11 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes to amend Law 13 of January 24, 2008 to prohibit electronic nicotine delivery devices in specified public and private spaces. The prohibition would cover…

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Enviado al Ejecutivo
Bill 398.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
10 de julio de 2025

The bill proposes regulating trans and saturated fats in oils, fats and packaged foods intended for human consumption in the Republic of Panama. It sets a limit on trans …

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