Bills and draft bills.

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

National Assembly · Panama

1,031 bills

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Bill 639.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
30 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes approving an addendum to the contract for the establishment and development of the City of Knowledge. It is Addendum No. 1 to the Contract between the S…

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Bill 641.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
30 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes economic substance rules in the Fiscal Code for certain foreign-source passive income. They cover multinational group entities incorporated or domiciled…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 636.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
29 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes amending Law 76 of 2019 to require an economic impact assessment before the third debate on measures that could affect tax revenue. It also establishes …

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 637.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
29 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes to create the National Logistics, Maritime and Port Integration System to coordinate public bodies in Panama. The system would serve as a permanent mech…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 456.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
27 de abril de 2026

The draft bill proposes prior registration and authorization of public donation campaigns for medical, humanitarian or social purposes. It sets documentation requirements…

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Third debate (plenary)
Bill 621.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
23 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes to approve the Agreement establishing the International Organization of Legal Metrology, signed in Paris and amended in 1968. The agreement organizes co…

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Third debate (plenary)
Bill 620.
Committee
RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Filed
23 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes to approve the Metre Convention, signed in Paris on May 20, 1875, as amended in 1921, and its annexed Regulations. The instrument organizes cooperation …

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 617.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
22 de abril de 2026

The bill would amend Law 47 of 1946 to redefine education system principles and reorganize education administration. It would expand guarantees of equity and inclusion an…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 623.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
22 de abril de 2026

The bill would establish the Corpus Christi, Octave and Sacred Heart of Jesus Festivity in the District of Parita as a national cultural event. The event would also have …

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 622.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
22 de abril de 2026

The bill would add Article 19-A to Law 288 of March 10, 2022, on provisional authorities of the Autonomous University of Indigenous Peoples. It would govern their excepti…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 453.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
21 de abril de 2026

The draft bill proposes to regulate digital platforms for delivery, courier and on-demand passenger transport services in the Republic of Panama. It establishes a special…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 452.
Committee
Comunicacion y Transporte
Filed
21 de abril de 2026

The draft bill would regulate civil liability and preventive detention of international freight vehicles involved in road collisions. The regime would cover vehicles trav…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 638.
Committee
COMERCIO Y ASUNTOS ECONOMICOS
Filed
21 de abril de 2026

The bill would amend Law 1 of January 19, 2018, on the free supply of reusable bags by commercial establishments. Establishments would supply reusable bags or environment…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 614.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
21 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes to recognize the Festival del Bollo y el Chicheme Chorrerano as a cultural, culinary and tourism event. It would also recognize the Festival as an expre…

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Bill 616.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
21 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes rules for the Republic of Panama’s official pavilions at international arts, culture and humanities events. It assigns coordination to the Ministry of C…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 615.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
21 de abril de 2026

The bill would designate November 18 of each year as a day to prevent the sexual exploitation, abuse and violence of children. The date would also be devoted to healing t…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 613.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
20 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes to create the Dorindo Cárdenas National Accordion Festival and its governing board to promote accordion traditions. The Festival would also promote the …

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 446.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
15 de abril de 2026

The draft bill proposes a Fast Track Oncology Pathway for people with suspected or diagnosed cancer in the public health system. It establishes clinical identification wr…

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Devuelto sin prohijar
Draft bill 445.
Committee
Poblacion, Ambiente y Desarrollo
Filed
15 de abril de 2026

The draft bill would amend the fishing prohibition in paragraph 11 of Article 17 of Law 1 of February 2, 2015, for the Bay of Panama Wetland. It retains the prohibition o…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 443.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
13 de abril de 2026

The draft bill proposes adding benefits to Law 6 of 1987 for retirees, pensioners, and older persons. It covers discounts and exemptions for digital services, food, housi…

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Negado en comisión
Draft bill 442.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
13 de abril de 2026

The draft bill would change the procedure for cases in which the Comptroller General’s Office of the Republic finds indications of unjustified enrichment. It sets deadlin…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 441.
Committee
Trabajo, Salud y Desarrollo Social
Filed
13 de abril de 2026

The draft bill proposes classifying sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) equal to or greater than fifteen (15) as over-the-counter medicines. It assigns their he…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 604.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
13 de abril de 2026

The bill would amend the High Performance Sports Program under Law 488 of 2025 and define technical roles and athlete certification. It would also address athlete benefit…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 630.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
9 de abril de 2026

The bill proposes to protect environmental defenders and people who participate publicly in environmental matters from unfounded or abusive legal actions. It establishes …

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