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- HE 181/2026 vpIn progress
Streamlining health and social services supervision
The proposal extends the possibility for sole health and social services entrepreneurs to start operating before a registration decision is issued and postpones the registration of public providers until 2032. In addition, service providers are required to ensure sufficient language proficiency among their staff.
6 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 185/2026 vpIn progress
Introducing new healthcare client fees
New client fees will be introduced in public healthcare for demanding examinations and procedures, as well as for services related to deceased persons. At the same time, existing client fees will be increased, and central government funding for wellbeing services counties will be cut.
29 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 130/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Banning mediation in domestic violence
Violent offences against close persons or other similar offences will no longer be dealt with in statutory criminal mediation. The amendment protects victims from pressure exerted by suspects and ensures that such acts are dealt with in the formal criminal justice process.
11 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 241/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing wellbeing services counties and the health and social services reform
Responsibility for organising health and social services and rescue services will be transferred from municipalities to 21 new wellbeing services counties and the City of Helsinki. At the same time, the funding of services and taxation will be reformed.
6 Jul 2022 · 84 votes105 jaa77 ei - HE 178/2024 vpPassed
Banning ship wastewater discharges
Discharging scrubber washwater, treated sewage, and washing and galley grey water into the sea will be prohibited in Finnish territorial waters. In addition, new obligations will be placed on ports and shipping companies to reduce maritime emissions and provide on-shore power.
5 Dec 2024 · 2 votesClosest vote · Voimaantulosäännös , mietintö / Tiina Elo
154 jaa19 ei - HE 237/2022 vpPassed
Cutting Kela reimbursements for private healthcare
Kela reimbursements for private medical care will be cut significantly from the beginning of 2023. Reimbursements for most examinations, procedures and physiotherapy will be abolished, but reimbursements for mental health services and dental care will be retained.
13 Dec 2022 · 1 vote98 jaa72 ei - HE 152/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Developing the Supreme Court precedent system
The Supreme Court's opportunities to issue precedents that guide judicial practice would be improved by establishing two new procedures. Lower courts could request a ruling from the Supreme Court on an unclear legal issue directly during proceedings, and the Supreme Court could also decide precedent issues in cases where a court of appeal has refused leave for continued consideration.
12 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 325/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementary budget for 2023
Supplementary budget for 2023, meaning changes to the central government budget for the current year. Votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in dissenting opinions by the opposition.
2 Mar 2023 · 22 votes - HE 186/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Lowering broadcasting tax and raising VAT
The public broadcasting tax paid by individuals would be reduced by raising the lower limit of taxable income and lowering the maximum amount of the tax. At the same time, the VAT rate on public broadcasting would rise from 10 per cent to 14 per cent.
29 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 118/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Winding up Työkanava Oy
Työkanava Oy, a state-owned company established to employ people with partial work capacity, will be abolished. The special legislation concerning the company will be repealed as part of central government savings measures.
29 Nov 2024 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Lyly 2
89 jaa67 ei - HE 59/2025 vpPassed
Extending foreign investment fund tax exemption
The temporary tax exemption for investment funds registered in the European Economic Area will be extended by one year. Funds will not yet be deemed subject to unlimited tax liability in Finland solely on the basis of their place of management in 2026.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 34/2025 vpPassed
Increasing transparency and independence at Yle
The Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle) will be required to publish more detailed information on its spending and operations than before. At the same time, protection against dismissal for editors-in-chief will be strengthened to safeguard editorial independence.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming exchange supervision and trading rules
The granting of stock exchange licences and confirmation of exchange rules would be transferred from the Ministry of Finance to the Financial Supervisory Authority. At the same time, rules on the transparency and supervision of securities trading would be updated in line with EU legislation.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 217/2024 vpPassed
Updating renewable electricity production subsidies
Rules on electricity production subsidies will be adjusted to the 15-minute pricing being introduced in the electricity market. At the same time, wind power producers will be given the option to voluntarily waive the state premium subsidy and its associated obligations.
6 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 215/2024 vpPassed
Introducing instant payments and enhancing supervision
The obligation of banks and payment service providers to offer round-the-clock instant payments will be supplemented by providing for the supervision of breaches and sanctions. At the same time, the obligations of incorporated law firms regarding the prevention of money laundering will be clarified.
6 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating family reunification for protected minors
The income requirement for obtaining a residence permit will be abolished for family members of minors receiving international or temporary protection in Finland. In addition, a child will be considered a minor in family reunification on the basis of the date the application was submitted, even if they turn 18 during processing.
21 Nov 2022 · 3 votes79 jaa62 ei - HE 189/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming legal gender recognition
An adult will be able to confirm their legal gender through their own declaration without a medical examination or the requirement of infertility. The applicant must confirm their application after a reflection period of at least 30 days.
7 Feb 2023 · 11 votes113 jaa69 ei - HE 140/2024 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible agency office network
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency will be able to decide on the locations of its offices in its own rules of procedure instead of by government decree. The change will make it easier to adapt the service network to increased online transactions and joint central government customer service points.
19 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 102/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming refrigeration qualifications and supervision
Qualification requirements for installers and companies handling refrigerants and heat pumps will be expanded, and licences will become fixed-term. The amendment implements new EU regulation to reduce emissions of climate-warming gases.
18 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2025 vpPassed
Enhancing aviation safety and sobriety testing
Airlines and employers in the sector will be granted the right to require aircraft crew and ground handling personnel to undergo breath tests to ensure their fitness for work. In addition, Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will be able to notify employers directly if the licence or medical certificate of a pilot or other key person is in the process of being revoked for safety reasons.
12 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote