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Government bills11

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  1. HE 45/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving legal protection against discrimination

    Victims of discrimination will be ensured a better opportunity to conciliate their cases or seek a resolution without fear of the time limit for bringing an action expiring. At the same time, the independence and smooth operation of equality and non-discrimination authorities will be strengthened.

    4 Jun 2026 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Proposed statement

    86 jaa
    82 ei
  2. HE 82/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Deaf truth and reconciliation process

    A truth and reconciliation process for deaf people and sign language users will be carried out in Finland to document rights violations and discrimination against them. An independent secretariat will be established for the work to gather experiences and prepare proposed measures to promote reconciliation.

    5 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 214/2022 vpPassed

    Introducing voluntary mediation in labour disputes

    The social partners will be able to seek assistance from a mediator to resolve labour disputes before any threat of strike action or disruption to industrial peace. Parties taking part in mediation must submit their claims and positions to the mediator in writing in advance.

    21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 71/2022 vpPassed

    Reforming expropriation notification and consultation

    Notifications in expropriation permit procedures will be moved from municipal notice boards to official websites. At the same time, the opportunity for members of the public to express their views on expropriation projects will be clarified.

    23 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 133/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Video recording oral evidence in courts

    Oral evidence in the district courts will be recorded on video as well as audio. In appeals, the court of appeal and the Supreme Court will receive evidence from these recordings, meaning witnesses and injured parties will not have to appear in court again.

    21 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 103/2017 vpPassed

    Drink-driving fines and police driving bans

    Clear drink-driving cases will be transferred from courts to faster fine proceedings, and the police will begin imposing all driving bans. At the same time, the consent procedure for fine proceedings will be streamlined and the fined person's right of appeal to a court will be expanded.

    19 Dec 2017 · 1 vote
    103 jaa
    77 ei
  7. HE 50/2021 vpPassed

    Clarifying environmental impact assessments and consultations

    Legislation on environmental impact assessment will be specified to better align with the requirements of the EU directive. Procedures will be clarified, particularly regarding the consultation of authorities and transboundary projects.

    2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 32/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Speeding up asylum processes and appeals

    The processing of appeals concerning asylum decisions in the courts will be expedited by shortening appeal periods and designating the cases as urgent. At the same time, publicly funded legal aid for asylum seekers will be restricted and the granting of leave to appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court tightened.

    27 Jun 2016 · 5 votes
    106 jaa
    63 ei
  9. HE 65/2018 vpLapsed

    Updating the Criminal Code for regional reform

    The Criminal Code will be updated to correspond to the regional and health and social services reform. Regional elections, public officials, elected officials, and subsidies granted by regions will be brought within the scope of the Criminal Code's provisions.

    18 Apr 2019 · no votes
  10. HE 88/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming child custody and shared residence

    Rules on child custody and right of access will be reformed to reflect more diverse family situations. The act will incorporate the possibility of shared residence, strengthen the child's right to be heard, and enable the right of access to other persons close to the child as well.

    11 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 259/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining environmental assessments and permits

    Environmental impact assessments and permit processes for large projects would be streamlined under a new act. The assessment procedure could be combined with land-use planning and assessments under the Nature Conservation Act to avoid overlap.

    10 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote