Government bills22
- HE 12/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Banning possession of radio jammers
The unauthorised import and possession of radio jamming devices, such as GPS jammers, will become punishable. Such devices may be possessed and used only with an official permit, for instance for research, industry, or official duties.
14 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing transparency in political advertising
Rules on transparency in political advertising and restrictions on targeting online advertising will be tightened in line with EU regulation. The National Audit Office of Finland (VTV) will supervise advertising transparency and will be able to impose penalty payments for breaches of the rules.
19 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 33/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Pilot collection of subsidised transport data
A pilot will be launched in Northern Finland to bring together data on passenger transport reimbursed by wellbeing services counties and Kela (the Social Insurance Institution). The data will be used to explore possibilities to combine rides and save costs, but services for passengers will remain unchanged during the pilot.
19 Jun 2025 · 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 - HE 95/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming track charges and investment funding
Infrastructure managers will be able to raise track access charges more than at present to finance new and upgraded rail sections. At the same time, rules on railway operating licences and safety oversight will be clarified.
19 Apr 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 71/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising accessibility supervision under Traficom
Supervision of digital services accessibility will be transferred from the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency). With the change, guidance and supervision concerning both product accessibility and digital service accessibility will be brought together under one roof.
18 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming maritime traffic management and reporting systems
Rules on vessel traffic management and port notifications will be updated to comply with international and EU requirements. At the same time, Finland's maritime reporting system will be replaced by a new harmonised information system.
20 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 70/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Supervision of online platforms and digital services
Official oversight will be established in Finland to ensure compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act by internet intermediary services and online platforms. Authorities will monitor matters such as the transparency of online services, user protection, and the handling of illegal content.
19 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2023 vpPassed
Raising electricity and gas network fees
Network fees charged to electricity and natural gas distribution network operators will be raised from the beginning of 2024. The increase will cover the Energy Authority's share of the costs of the location data service maintained by the authority.
11 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2023 vpPassed
Compiling railway station accessibility data
Accessibility data for railway stations across Finland will be compiled into a single service, making it easier for passengers to find information about station accessibility and services. At the same time, several municipalities will be incorporated into wider regional public transport areas.
29 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining rail trials and transfers
Rail rolling stock can be moved for maintenance under a temporary transfer permit without full vehicle authorisation, and lighter procedures will be introduced for autonomous train trials. In addition, unused rail capacity can be allocated more flexibly throughout the year.
9 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 157/2021 vpPassed
Designating an EU cybersecurity coordination centre
The National Cyber Security Centre at Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will be designated as Finland's national coordination centre for EU cybersecurity. The centre will bring together companies, researchers and authorities in the sector to cooperate and support them in making use of EU funding and projects.
10 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 10/2021 vpPassed
Maritime qualifications and transport doctor requirements
The validity of seafarers' qualifications will be automatically extended by six months due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, doctors practising with restricted rights will be prevented from being approved as maritime or railway doctors.
17 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 237/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Extending price regulation on initial identification
The regulation on the maximum price of initial identification used when creating an electronic identification tool, such as a mobile certificate, using credentials from another service provider will be extended by two years. At the same time, Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will be tasked with regularly collecting market and statistical data on identification services.
17 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 113/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rail transport registers and permits
Maintenance of rolling stock and railway infrastructure registers for rail transport will be transferred to the European Union Agency for Railways. At the same time, moving rolling stock in ports and on industrial tracks will be made easier by easing permit requirements.
16 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening supervision of cross-border parcel services
Authorities will receive the right to supervise cross-border parcel delivery services and impose penalties for breaches of EU rules. The reform increases price transparency for international parcel deliveries.
25 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 314/2018 vpLapsed
Road tax for heavy goods vehicles
A new time-based road tax will be introduced in Finland for heavy goods vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes. At the same time, vehicle tax on domestic lorries will be reduced so that their overall tax burden does not increase on average.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 245/2018 vpPassed
Organising port service supervision and complaints
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will begin handling complaints relating to the application of EU port services regulation. The agency will be granted the right to obtain necessary information from port operators and to impose sanctions for breaches of the rules.
8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 86/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Easing vehicle inspection requirements
Vehicle inspection licences will become company-specific, allowing a single licence to cover all vehicle categories and removing the obligation for stations to offer all inspection services. At the same time, training requirements for vehicle inspectors will be eased and the regulation of taximeters in taxis clarified.
28 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 318/2018 vpPassed
Data flow contact point at Traficom
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will become Finland's single point of contact in EU matters concerning the free flow of non-personal data. The agency will forward requests for information received from authorities in other EU countries to the appropriate Finnish authorities and share information on data location restrictions.
13 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote