Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Orders Regarding Changes to the Regulation on the Procedure for Working with Documents in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Changes have been made to the rules of electronic document flow in the Verkhovna Rada. Now, copies of electronic documents can be certified by clearly defined structural units. The rules for the formation and storage of cases, especially in electronic form, as well as their preparation for archival storage, have been clarified. The rules for using archival documents are also detailed.
Resolutions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on присвоєння the Awarding of the Title of Hero of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported several deputy requests for awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to various military personnel and police officers. The Parliament officially sent these requests to the President of Ukraine for further consideration. It is important to note that these are only requests, not final decisions on awarding, and their support indicates public resonance and the importance of these issues.
Resolutions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Draft Law on Amendments to Article 30-1 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Childhood”
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a draft law aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining the status of a child who has suffered as a result of military actions or armed conflicts. This will allow children to receive the necessary assistance and support from the state more quickly. The draft will be finalized by the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Humanitarian and Information Policy.
Resolutions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Article 323 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted as a basis a draft law aimed at amending Article 323 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The specific changes are currently unknown and will be finalized by the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Law Enforcement. It is important to monitor the further consideration of the draft law.
Appeal of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the Institutions of the European Union
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appealed to the EU institutions with a request to strengthen trade liberalization and ensure the stability of trade relations. The appeal emphasizes the importance of supporting the Ukrainian economy and further integration of Ukraine into the European market to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the European Union. In particular, it calls for amendments to the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU regarding tariff concessions.
Resolutions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Improving the Process of Preparing Regulatory Legal Acts
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis a draft law aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of the development of new regulatory acts. The goal is to optimize the legislative process so that laws are clearer and more understandable. The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Legal Policy has been instructed to finalize the draft law.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Transfer of Property to Territorial Communities
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine transferred free of charge Jinpeng electric scooters from state ownership to the ownership of territorial communities of the Chernihiv region. This property is distributed among various communities within the Koriukivka, Nizhyn, Novhorod-Siverskyi, and Chernihiv districts. A civil defense protective structure was also transferred to the ownership of the Pryluky city territorial community, which will be responsible for its maintenance.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on State Guarantees of Quality of Defense Goods, Works, and Services
The government approved the Procedure for Carrying out Work on State Guarantees of Quality of Defense Goods, Works, and Services. It defines the procedures for monitoring and ensuring the quality of products purchased for defense, both in Ukraine and abroad. State customers must conduct risk assessments, and contracts must have clear requirements for quality assurance.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Licensing of Fire Safety Activities
The government has amended the list of types of economic activity that require a license under martial law, including “Provision of Services and Performance of Works for Fire Safety Purposes.” Entities that have already submitted declarations for this activity must obtain a license within a month. Licenses are issued by the State Emergency Service in electronic form.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Recruiting Foreigners into the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The government improved the process of recruiting foreigners and stateless persons for military service under contract. The procedure for interaction between territorial recruitment centers, recruitment centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the Foreigners Recruitment Center has been determined. The issue of financial support for these measures at the expense of the state budget has also been regulated.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Individual Rehabilitation Program for a Person with a Disability
The government has amended the regulation on the individual rehabilitation program for a person with a disability. Now, information from these programs must be displayed in the person’s electronic account on the Social Web Portal of Electronic Services of the Ministry of Social Policy. This will provide persons with disabilities with convenient access to information about their rehabilitation programs.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Limit of Passenger Cars for the Ministry of Energy
The government increased the limit of passenger cars that can serve the Ministry of Energy from 1 to 3. It is important to note that this limit applies only to cars purchased with funds from international technical assistance.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Delegation for Negotiations with the Government of the United States
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine created a delegation for negotiations with the Government of the United States on the implementation of joint projects. The order defines the composition of the delegation and authorizes its head to make changes to the composition of the delegation and involve additional experts. The delegation includes representatives from various ministries and departments.
Orders of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on Reports of Corruption
Changes have been made to the internal procedures of the Ministry of Digital Transformation regarding the processing of reports of possible corruption offenses, including clarifying terminology and procedures. A new Procedure for Organizing Work with Reports of Corruption has also been approved, which defines how the Ministry of Digital Transformation will receive, consider, and respond to such reports from whistleblowers, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity.
Orders of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine
Technical corrections have been made to orders regarding the rules for branding leather and fur raw materials, sanitary treatment of poultry facilities, and certification of land management engineers and surveying engineers. The changes concern correcting inaccuracies, clarifying wording, and replacing outdated terms. Emphasis is also placed on the application of the Laws of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure” and “On Administrative Services.”
Order of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission on the “Hotline”
The NSSMC approved the Procedure for the Operation of the Telephone “Hotline” for receiving citizens’ appeals on issues of capital markets and organized commodity markets. The mechanism for organizing the “hotline,” tasks, work schedule, and procedure for accounting for appeals are defined. Employees will provide consultations or recommend submitting a written appeal.
Orders of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine
Technical corrections have been made to the form of the report and the procedure for submitting the report on the implementation of international territorial cooperation. Changes have also been made to the list of cargoes that must be accompanied by departmental paramilitary security on railway transport, in particular, the list of ferrous scrap metal that does not require protection has been clarified. The form of the report on the implementation of international territorial cooperation has been approved and the procedure for its submission, which must be carried out by local executive authorities and local self-government bodies annually by March 31, has been determined.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on the Permissible Content of Chemicals in the Air of the Working Zone
Changes have been made to the State Medical and Sanitary Standards for the permissible content of chemicals in the air of the working zone. New chemical substances have been added to the list and the standards for some existing ones have been updated. The order is aimed at ensuring safe working conditions and protecting the health of workers.
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on Determining the Subject of Procurement
Changes have been made to the procedure for determining the subject of procurement, in particular, the rules for determining the subject of procurement of works, services for routine repairs, as well as goods and services for protocol events in the field of defense, have been clarified. When determining the subject of procurement of works, it is necessary to take into account the updated references to regulatory documents in the field of construction, and when purchasing services for routine repairs, to be guided by the classifier of buildings and structures.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
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1. **Essence of the document:** This is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of April 22, 2025. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The document is in the form of a table.
* The table specifies:
* Digital and alphabetic code for each metal.
* Number of troy ounces (1).
* Name of the banking metal (gold, silver, platinum, palladium).
* Accounting price in hryvnias.
* At the bottom there is a note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell metals at these prices.
3. **Main provisions for use:**
* Accounting prices are used for internal accounting and reporting.
* These prices are not market prices and do not reflect the actual market value of metals.
* When carrying out operations with banking metals, market prices should be used, not accounting prices.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
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1. **Essence of the document:** This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – April 22, 2025. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases provided for by law. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
2. **Document structure:** The document is a table containing the following data for each currency:
* Digital currency code
* Alphabetic currency code
* Number of currency units / SDRs
* Name of currency / SDR
* Official exchange rate of the hryvnia against this currency/SDR
3. **Main provisions:** The most important provision is the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies, established by the NBU on April 22, 2025. These rates are a benchmark for accounting and other operations defined by law. **IMPORTANT** to consider that the NBU is not obliged to carry out currency purchase and sale transactions at these rates.
### **On Amendments to the Regulation on the Procedure for Handling Documents in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine**
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**Essence of the Order:** The order introduces changes to the Regulation on the procedure for working with documents in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The changes concern electronic document management, certification of copies of electronic documents, formation and storage of files, and preparation of documents for archival storage.
3. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The document changes the reference to the Law “On Electronic Trust Services” to “On Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services”, and also updates references to standards.
* Changes are made to the clauses governing the certification of copies of electronic documents, specifying which structural units have the right to do so.
* The rules for forming files, their storage (in paper and electronic form) and transfer to the archive are clarified. Particular attention is paid to electronic document management and electronic archive.
* The procedure for preparing files for archival storage is detailed, including page numbering, compilation of internal inventories, оформлення обкладинок та засвідчувальних написів [issuing of covers and certifying inscriptions].
* Rules for the use of archival documents are introduced, including the procedure for their receipt, processing and return.
4. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Certification of copies of electronic documents:** It is important to know which unit has the right to certify copies of electronic documents in order to ensure their legal force.
* **Formation and storage of files:** It is necessary to follow the rules for forming files (especially electronic ones) to ensure their proper storage and easy access to information.
* **Preparation for archival storage:** It is important to properly prepare the files for transfer to the archive, including оформлення [issuing], numbering and compilation of inventories, to ensure their preservation and accessibility for future generations.
* **Use of archival documents:** The rules for the use of archival documents should be observed to ensure their preservation and to prevent the loss of important information.
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**On sending a deputy’s request of the People’s Deputy of Ukraine Yatsyk Yu.H. to the President of Ukraine**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution concerns a deputy’s request regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Shynkarenko Yaroslav Serhiyovych. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine decided to send this request, supported by 228 People’s Deputies, directly to the President of Ukraine for consideration.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and a single clause containing the decision.
Decision on sending a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine. No changes to previous versions are foreseen, as this is a separate resolution regarding a specific case.
3. **Key Provisions:** The most important provision is the decision to send an inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine. This means that the Verkhovna Rada supported the initiative of the People’s Deputy and considers it necessary for the President to consider this issue.
**On Sending the Deputy’s Inquiry of the People’s Deputy of Ukraine, Hevko V.L., to the President of Ukraine**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns support for a deputy’s inquiry regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Senior Soldier Sydoruk Vitalii Yuriiovych. In fact, the Parliament supports an appeal to the President of Ukraine with a request to consider the possibility of honoring the soldier.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution consists of one paragraph, which contains the decision to send a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine. It is based on the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” which regulate the procedure for deputy’s inquiries. There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this is a one-time resolution.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:** It is important that the Verkhovna Rada supported this inquiry, which may influence the decision of the President of Ukraine. The resolution itself is a formal confirmation of parliamentary support for the initiative to award the title of Hero of Ukraine.
**On Sending a Deputy’s Inquiry of a Group of People’s Deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to fighter Klepikov Oleksandr Serhiiovych. In fact, this is an official appeal from Parliament to the Head of State with a request to consider the possibility of honoring the serviceman with the highest state award.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and an operative part.
* The main provision is the sending to the President of Ukraine a deputy’s inquiry regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine to Klepikov O.S.
* The text states that the inquiry was previously supported by the required number of People’s Deputies (226).
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* This document is the basis for consideration by the President of Ukraine.
country regarding the присвоєння звання Героя України Клепікову О.С. [awarding the title Hero of Ukraine to Klepikov O.S.]
* It is important to consider that this is only a request, not a final decision on the award. The decision is made by the President of Ukraine based on the submitted documents and circumstances.
* The support of the parliamentary corps (226 votes) may indicate public resonance and the importance of this issue.
On sending a deputy’s inquiry of a group of people’s deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
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1. **Essence of the Law:**
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the присвоєння звання Героя України (посмертно) [awarding the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously)] to soldier Ivan Mykhailovych Gavrylenko from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The request is supported by a significant number of people’s deputies.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and the operative part, which directly indicates the sending of a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine.
The main provision is the decision to send the President of Ukraine a request regarding the присвоєння звання Героя України [awarding the title Hero of Ukraine] to a specific soldier.
3. **Important provisions for use:**
The most important is the fact that this request is supported by 230 people’s deputies, which indicates significant support for the initiative in parliament. This may affect the decision of the President of Ukraine when considering this issue.
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On sending a deputy’s inquiry of People’s Deputy of Ukraine Kuznetsov O.O. to the President of Ukraine
Good day! Let’s consider the resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine regarding the deputy’s inquiry.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution concerns the formal process of sending a deputy’s inquiry from People’s Deputy of Ukraine Kuznetsov O.O. to the President of Ukraine regarding the присвоєння звання Герой України (посмертно) [awarding the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously)] to police colonel Abramenko Dmytro Anatoliyovych. The Verkhovna Rada supported this request and officially sends it to the President for consideration.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine”, and the main part, which contains the decision to send the deputy’s inquiry. No changes are foreseen compared to previous versions, as this is a one-time resolution.
3. **Main provisions:** The most important provision is the decision to send a request to the President of Ukraine regarding the присвоєння звання Герой України (посмертно) [awarding the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously)]. This means that the Verkhovna Rada supported the deputy’s initiative.
and asks the President to consider this issue.
On Sending a депутатський запит [Deputy’s Inquiry] by a Group of People’s Deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns the forwarding of a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Senior Sergeant of Police Zelenyukh Taras Orestovych. The inquiry was supported by a majority of the people’s deputies.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of a preamble that refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and one clause containing the decision to forward the deputy’s inquiry. There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this is a separate resolution on a specific issue.
3. **Key Provisions:** The most important provision is the decision to forward to the President of Ukraine an inquiry regarding the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine. This means that the Verkhovna Rada has supported the initiative of a group of deputies and asks the President to consider the possibility of awarding Zelenyukh Taras Orestovych.
On Sending a депутатський запит [Deputy’s Inquiry] by a Group of People’s Deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution concerns the official forwarding of a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine with a request to consider the possibility of awarding the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to Senior Soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kisil Vasyl Stepanovych.
2. **Structure and Key Provisions:** The resolution consists of a preamble that refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and a main part containing the decision to forward the deputy’s inquiry. It is important to note that the inquiry was supported by 239 people’s deputies of Ukraine. Compared to previous versions of similar resolutions, the structure remains standard for documents of this type.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:** The most important is the very fact of sending the inquiry to the President of Ukraine, which initiates the process of considering the issue of awarding the title Hero of Ukraine. This means that the relevant authorities must consider the submission and make a decision in accordance with the established procedure.
On Sending a депутатський запит [Deputy’s Inquiry] by a Group of People’s Deputies of Ukraine to the President of Ukraine
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine concerns a deputy’s inquiry to the President of Ukraine with a request to award the title Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to the fallen soldiers of the special
of the National Police “Rapid Operational Response Corps” (KORD). The request was supported by 234 народними депутатами.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and the main part, which contains the decision to send a deputy’s request.
* The text indicates that the request is supported by the required number of deputies.
* An appendix to the resolution should contain a list of the names of the deceased KORD fighters, but it is not provided in this document.
3. **Key points for use:**
* This resolution is the basis for the President of Ukraine to consider the issue of awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to the deceased KORD fighters.
* It is important to check the existence and content of the list of names of the deceased fighters, which is an appendix to the resolution, as it determines to whom the request specifically relates.
**On sending a deputy’s request from People’s Deputies of Ukraine Nahorniak S.V. and Shpak L.O. to the President of Ukraine**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution concerns a specific case and aims to initiate the awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Hrubas Oleksandr Stepanovych, for his heroism and sacrifice in the defense of Ukraine. In fact, this is an appeal from the Verkhovna Rada to the President of Ukraine to consider the possibility of awarding him.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution and the Law “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and the operative part.
* The operative part contains the direct decision to send a deputy’s request to the President of Ukraine regarding the awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine.
* The text clearly states the full name, date of birth, and position of the serviceman, as well as the justification for the submission – the courage, heroism, and death he displayed while performing a combat mission.
* It is noted that the request was previously supported by 240 народних депутатами України.
3. **Key points for use:**
* The resolution is the basis for the President of Ukraine to consider the issue of awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine.
* The fact that the request is supported by a significant number of народних депутатів may influence the President’s decision.
* To further advance this issue, it is necessary to ensure the availability of all necessary documents and evidence confirming the heroism and sacrifice of the serviceman.
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**On sending### **Regarding the Deputy Inquiry of the People’s Deputy of Ukraine Kuznetsov O.O. to the President of Ukraine**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution concerns a deputy inquiry regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) on the Deputy Commander of the Assault Regiment “Safari,” Kupin Vladyslav Oleksandrovych. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine decided to forward this inquiry, supported by the required number of deputies, directly to the President of Ukraine for consideration.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of a preamble, which refers to the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the Status of People’s Deputy of Ukraine,” and the main part, which contains the decision to forward the deputy inquiry to the President of Ukraine. There are no changes compared to previous versions, as this is a separate resolution concerning a specific case.
3. **Main Provisions:** The most important provision is the decision to forward to the President of Ukraine the inquiry regarding the conferral of the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) on Kupin Vladyslav Oleksandrovych. This means that the Verkhovna Rada supported the initiative of the People’s Deputy and considers it necessary for the President of Ukraine to consider this issue.
### **On the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Article 30-1 of the Law of Ukraine “On Child Protection” Regarding the Implementation of the Right of Children to Obtain the Status of a Child Who Has Suffered as a Result of Military Actions or Armed Conflicts**
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1. **Essence of the Law:** This draft law aims to amend Article 30-1 of the Law of Ukraine “On Child Protection” to improve the mechanism for implementing the right of children to obtain the status of a child who has suffered as a result of military actions or armed conflicts.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of two points. The first point provides for the adoption as a basis of the draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Article 30-1 of the Law of Ukraine “On Child Protection.” The second point instructs the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Humanitarian and Information Policy to finalize the draft law and submit it for consideration in the second reading.
3. **Main Provisions:** The most important thing is that this draft law is aimed at protecting the rights of children who have suffered from military actions. It should simplify and improve the process of obtaining status, which will allow children to receive the necessary assistance and support from the state. **IMPORTANT** to consider that this is only an adoption as a basis, and the final text of the law may be changed after finalization by the Committee.
### **On the Adoption as a Basis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Article 323**
