Changes Regarding Military Service and Defense:
- Simplified the procedure for appointing individuals without higher education to officer positions in the State Guard Service during martial law, updated leave rules and temporary duty assignment procedures.
- Approved the procedure for recruiting to military service conditionally early released persons from places of imprisonment, including medical examination, psychological…
No new legal acts were published today
Changes to Local Budgets
It is permitted to make changes to local budgets for the use of remaining funds from the subsidy for primary school students' nutrition. Such changes must be based on an official conclusion from the local financial authority about the available funds balance.
Expansion of Mobilization Deferment
Employees of gas distribution system operators…
Changes in Judicial Legislation:
- The Verkhovna Rada has approved in the first reading a draft law on establishing two new courts in Kyiv - the City District and Appellate Administrative Courts.
- A draft law on introducing specialization for judges to handle military crimes and crimes against peace and humanity has been approved in the…
Changes in Public Investment Management
An Interdepartmental Working Group has been established under the Cabinet of Ministers to coordinate actions of government authorities and international financial organizations regarding public investment projects. The group includes representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, and other agencies. The group has the right to obtain information from…
No new legal acts were published today
No new legal acts were published today
Draft Laws Adopted in First Reading:
Amendments to the law on electronic identification - aimed at improving provisions regarding electronic identification and ensuring continuity of electronic trust services.
Changes for implementing EU norms on electronic communications - for harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with European standards in the field of electronic communications.
Amendments to the law on…
Key Changes in Legislation:
Social Protection and Support:
- An experimental project has been introduced to provide quarterly assistance of 1,500 UAH to combat participants for sports activities through the Diia app.
- Functions for assigning compensation for IDP accommodation have been transferred from the Ministry of Reintegration to the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
- A new system for…
On Assistance to Veterans for Sports Activities
A two-year experimental project is being introduced to provide quarterly assistance of 1,500 UAH to combat participants and persons with disabilities due to war for sports activities. Up to 100,000 people per year will be able to receive assistance through the Diia app. Funds can only be used…
No new legal acts were published today
Key Changes in Legislation:
Prisoners' Rights Protection
A Commission for Reviewing Complaints about Improper Detention Conditions in Preliminary Detention and Penitentiary Institutions has been established. The Commission is formed for 3 years, with at least half of its members being public representatives. Commission members have the right to visit institutions without hindrance and are obligated to review…
Changes Regarding Foreigners in Military Service
Foreigners and stateless persons can now serve not only in the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also in the State Special Transport Service. A new appendix with a contract form for service in the SSTS has been added. During martial law, the main leave is granted in parts of…
No new legal acts were published today
On Social Insurance:
Amendments have been made to the system of compulsory state social insurance regarding the procedure for calculating and paying temporary disability, pregnancy, and childbirth benefits. The mechanism for paying the unified social contribution has been changed, and the categories of insured persons have been clarified.
On Pension Provision:
The circle of persons eligible for special…
Changes in State Supervision and Control Regulation
- State market supervision, which was suspended during martial law, has been restored. The changes will take effect from January 1, 2025.
- The Bureau of Economic Security has been granted the authority to conduct risk assessments in the economic sphere at least once every 3 years, involving controlling…
Changes in the Military Sphere:
• Expanded opportunities for staffing the Armed Forces reserve - increased the list of persons eligible for service, clarified the procedure for enrollment during a special period, and detailed grounds for dismissal.
• Repealed three decrees regarding military ID cards for servicemen and reserve officers, indicating preparation for a new procedure…
Changes Regarding Clergy Reservation
Clergy members have been included in the list of persons who may receive exemption from mobilization. Reservation will be carried out through the Diia portal based on a submission from the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience. Religious organizations have been included in the list of critically…
Changes in Legislation Regarding Radiation Protection
The procedure for recognizing the competence of radiation protection experts has been approved. 32 areas of competence have been established, with detailed requirements for knowledge and skills for each area. Mandatory qualification exams and requirements for regular professional development have been introduced.
Creation of a Minimum Oil Reserves System
A…
Changes in Defense and Security Sector:
- Import of components for production of drones, counter-technical intelligence systems, and demining equipment is exempted from import duty and VAT for the period of martial law.
- Deferments from military service mobilization, previously granted through the Ministry of Economy or "Diia", are extended for 1 month (but not later…