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

Second debate (plenary)
Bill 480.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
6 de enero de 2026

The bill proposes creating the Board of Trustees of the Kenny Serracín Baseball Stadium in David as an autonomous public entity. The stadium would remain public property,…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 511.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
5 de enero de 2026

The bill proposes to amend Law 54 of 2011 to define temporary residence for foreign sports professionals and establish the permit’s duration and extension. It also regula…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 564.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
5 de enero de 2026

The bill proposes adding a chapter on offenses against public emergency services to the Criminal Code. It would penalize interference with personnel responding to fires, …

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 539.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
5 de enero de 2026

The bill proposes amending Law 40 of 1999 to apply the special criminal responsibility regime to persons from the age of ten. It would distinguish between two age groups …

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 490.
Committee
ASUNTOS MUNICIPALES
Filed
5 de enero de 2026

The bill sets general rules for the use of municipal courts and sports facilities, prioritizing sport and recreation and equitable community access. It would require muni…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 508.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
5 de enero de 2026

The bill proposes a framework for the conservation, planning, and sustainable use of the Gulf of Chiriquí. It provides for a coordinating council, marine and coastal zoni…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 298.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The draft bill proposes adding Article 31-A to Law 42 of 1999 on accessibility at beaches, bathing areas and natural public recreational spaces. It provides for coordinat…

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Negado en comisión
Draft bill 297.
Committee
Educacion, Cultura y Deportes
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The draft bill proposes equitable access to affordable copying, printing and binding services for higher education students in Panama. It would require public and private…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 524.
Committee
INFRAESTRUCTURA PUBLICA Y ASUNTOS DEL CANAL
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The bill would require a centralized combustible gas detection and alarm system in horizontal property developments supplied with natural gas or LPG. The system would be …

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 527.
Committee
ECONOMIA Y FINANZAS
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes transparency and traceability rules for public movable property that is no longer in use or has been written off. It provides mechanisms to reuse, trans…

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Negado
Bill 513.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The bill would regulate personal security and escort services for former presidents of Panama elected by direct popular vote. It sets a maximum term of ten (10) years, pe…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 473.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The bill would create the Patronato del CEFODEA de San Miguelito to support and administer a center for adolescents at social risk. The governing board would be an autono…

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Awaiting committee adoption
Draft bill 293.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The draft bill proposes changes to criminal procedure concerning court jurisdiction, complaints, seizure of property, and protective measures. It also addresses the formu…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 472.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes differentiated school calendars through an amendment to Article 30 of Law 47 of 1946, based on regional conditions. These include climate, geography and…

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First debate (committee stage)
Bill 512.
Committee
GOBIERNO, JUSTICIA Y ASUNTOS CONSTITUCIONALES
Filed
30 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes to amend Article 32 of the Criminal Code to regulate self-defense and the defense of others and their property. It retains the conditions concerning an …

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Objetado por Ejecutivo
Bill 471.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
29 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes safety and educational continuity measures for students and teachers in rural, comarca or hard-to-reach areas. It covers public and private schools wher…

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Withdrawn
Draft bill 288.
Committee
Gobierno, Justicia y Asuntos Constitucionales
Filed
29 de octubre de 2025

The draft bill proposes to expand the framework governing the Special Notary Office attached to the Municipality of San Miguelito and amend Law 57 of 1976. It governs the…

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Objetado por Ejecutivo
Bill 470.
Committee
EDUCACION, CULTURA Y DEPORTES
Filed
29 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes a chapter in Law 47 of 1946 to protect students in areas that are hard to reach or at high geographical risk. It covers public and private schools and p…

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Enviado a subcomisión para analisis
Bill 483.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
29 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes declaring the lower, middle and upper Cricamola River watershed a hydrological reserve within the national protected areas system. It assigns the Minist…

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Negado
Bill 507.
Committee
COMUNICACION Y TRANSPORTE
Filed
29 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes voluntary municipal support for the ATTT in issuing and serving traffic violation tickets under cooperation agreements. Municipal action would require a…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 486.
Committee
ASUNTOS AGROPECUARIOS
Filed
28 de octubre de 2025

The bill would establish an agroindustrial and bioeconomic center in Panamá Oeste province under the Ministry of Agricultural Development. The center would process agricu…

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Negado
Bill 573.
Committee
TRABAJO, SALUD Y DESARROLLO SOCIAL
Filed
28 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes exempting immediate family members of patients who die in Ministry of Health facilities from hospital charges. The exemption would apply to facilities a…

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Second debate (plenary)
Bill 447.
Committee
DE LA MUJER, LA NIÑEZ, LA JUVENTUD Y LA FAMILIA
Filed
27 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes establishing the National Institute for Women (Instituto Nacional de la Mujer, INAMU) as a decentralized public entity. The Institute would coordinate a…

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Archived
Bill 482.
Committee
POBLACION, AMBIENTE Y DESARROLLO
Filed
27 de octubre de 2025

The bill proposes amendments to Law 44 of 2002 and Law 1 of 1994 to protect and restore river and stream channels and riparian strips. It also covers hydraulic sections, …

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