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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 582.
Committee
DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
Filed
26 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes changes to the Board’s membership, powers and meetings at the National Secretariat for Children, Adolescents and Families. The Board of Directors of the…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 635.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
26 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes to restrict exceptional procurement to cases where the inability to conduct a competitive contractor selection is documented. It requires market analysi…

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Objetado por Ejecutivo
Bill 588.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
26 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes an adaptive framework for governing artificial intelligence in Panama where systems significantly influence decisions affecting people. It sets safeguar…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 587.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
25 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes declaring July 5 of each year Panamanian Numismatics Day to commemorate the creation of the national monetary system. Law 84 of July 5, 1904, created th…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 577.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
24 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes to regulate those who import, distribute, and sell motor vehicles in the Republic of Panama. It requires authorized workshops, repair capacity, spare pa…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 586.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
23 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes designating June 22 each year as the National Day of Commemoration of the 1826 Amphictyonic Congress of Panama. Convened by Simón Bolívar, the Congress …

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Ley
Bill 571.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
17 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes to amend Law 304 of May 31, 2022, to address seagrass beds and coral reefs in separate provisions. It assigns the Ministry of Environment responsibility…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 593.
Committee
INFRAESTRUCTURA PUBLICA Y ASUNTOS DEL CANAL
Filed
17 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes adding disclosure duties concerning the inspection, technical assessment, and maintenance of public infrastructure to Law 6 of 2002. Responsible public …

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 609.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
17 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes a legal framework to coordinate disaster and emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery in the Republic of Panama. It links public entit…

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Objetado por Ejecutivo
Bill 571.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
17 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes to amend Law 304 of May 31, 2022, to govern activities in seagrass ecosystems and their associated ecosystems. It adds a provision specifically addressi…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 612.
Committee
ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
Filed
17 de marzo de 2026

The bill would create a support framework for women who produce or market agricultural goods and for their organized groups. It assigns public institutions responsibility…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 634.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
17 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes to prohibit discretionary budget allocations assigned to public officials and regulate spending through the General State Budget. It requires state reso…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 570.
Committee
DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
Filed
16 de marzo de 2026

The bill amends the procedure for declaring a child eligible for adoption and requires prompt reports of possible deprivation of the right to a family. It also sets prior…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 581.
Committee
DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
Filed
12 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes conditions for minors to enter rooms or apartments in lodging establishments when accompanied by an adult. It requires proof of the legal relationship w…

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Ley
Bill 549.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
12 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes approving the agreement with the International Telecommunication Union to establish an ITU Area Office in Panama. The agreement sets out the office’s fu…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 629.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
12 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes continuous cybersecurity training and annual basic certification for public servants in the Republic of Panama. It tailors training to the risks of each…

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Ley
Bill 550.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
12 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes approving in full the Air Services Agreement between the Government of Panama and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement sets traf…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 631.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
11 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes adding Article 15-A to Law 69 of 2007 to share data on persons convicted of fraud or other fraudulent offenses. The data would be sent to banks and tele…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 575.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
11 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes a framework to prevent, detect, and pursue fraud committed through digital platforms and communications services. It assigns coordination, education, an…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 552.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
11 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes rules for bank credit agreements on interest rates, reference indices, and penalties for default. It also requires reductions in the reference index to …

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Ley
Bill 560.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
11 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes the Luis Tejada National Order of Football Honor for women and men who have represented Panama’s senior national team. The distinction would recognize f…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 626.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
11 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes that chain restaurants with three (3) or more establishments display calories per serving on their menus. The reference information would appear on phys…

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Withdrawn
Bill 543.
Filed
9 de marzo de 2026
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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 559.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
9 de marzo de 2026

The bill proposes rules for approving, publishing, purchasing and selling school textbooks, uniforms and supplies in educational institutions. They apply to public and pr…

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