Government bills116
- HE 292/2018 vpPassed
Supervision of online store geoblocking
The Consumer Ombudsman will be tasked with supervising that online stores and service providers do not impose unjustified purchase or territorial restrictions on consumers based on place of residence or nationality. At the same time, authorities in EU countries will be enabled to bring actions for an injunction against rule-breakers operating in Finland.
21 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 223/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Police powers to intercept drones
The police will be granted the right to intervene in the flight of model aircraft and drones and, if necessary, take possession of them to guarantee security. The movement of an aircraft can be prevented, for example, using technical jamming devices or force.
1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 199/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Independent oversight of intelligence activities
An oversight system for civilian and military intelligence will be established in Finland. An independent Intelligence Ombudsman will be set up as a new overseer of legality, and an Intelligence Oversight Committee will be established in Parliament to exercise parliamentary oversight.
2 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding Defence Forces security powers
The Finnish Defence Forces will be granted the right to provide close protection and secure their special transports outside their own areas without an executive assistance request from the police. Powers to use force and firearms will be laid down for officials performing these duties.
12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 17/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Creating a single prosecution authority
The Office of the Prosecutor General and 11 local prosecution offices will be merged into a single nationwide agency, the National Prosecution Authority. The reform will streamline prosecution work and harmonise decision-making practice across the country.
10 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2018 vpPassed
Powers to prevent serious environmental damage
State supervisory authorities will be able to take direct action to prevent a serious hazard to the environment or health if the company responsible for the activity is, for example, bankrupt or unknown. Where possible, the costs incurred from the measures will be recovered retroactively from the liable party.
29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 89/2018 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible land survey administration
Legislation concerning the National Land Survey of Finland will be simplified so that the agency can organise its operations and customer service points more independently than before. At the same time, the agency's external information technology services will be transferred to a new agency being established.
13 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 61/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming transport and communications agencies
State agencies in the transport and communications sector will be merged into Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency). The Finnish Transport Agency's name will change to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, and it will focus on maintaining and developing roads, railways and waterways.
9 Nov 2018 · 1 vote94 jaa69 ei - HE 72/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Defence Forces powers to intercept drones
The Finnish Defence Forces will receive the power to intercept drones and unmanned aircraft using technical devices or force. The powers will protect military sites and national defence against unauthorised intelligence gathering and other security threats.
2 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 77/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Right of appeal against state appointments
An applicant who is not appointed to a state office or public-service employment relationship will be able to appeal the appointment decision to an administrative court. However, the right of appeal will not apply to, for example, the highest state offices, short fixed-term appointments or positions filled without an open application process.
16 Oct 2018 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 59 §, mietintö / Sirpa Paatero
88 jaa75 ei - HE 78/2018 vpPassed
Tightening controls on mercury use
The use, import and waste management of mercury will be restricted more strictly than before to protect human health and the environment. At the same time, supervisory authorities will be designated and penalties laid down for breaches of the rules.
5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying and strengthening trade secret protection
A new Trade Secrets Act will be enacted in Finland, consolidating the protection of trade secrets into a single act and improving the remedies available to businesses to address the unauthorised use of secrets. At the same time, the act will protect the right to report wrongdoing and an employee's right to provide necessary information to a shop steward or employee representative.
5 Jul 2018 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen
128 jaa45 ei - HE 45/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring road management to regions
The maintenance of highways, transport system planning and the organisation of public transport will be transferred from the abolished ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) to the new regions and partly to the Finnish Transport Agency. The state will retain ownership of highways and steer road management through separate funding and agreements.
5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 66/2018 vpPassed
Updating legislative references to Business Finland
Six different acts will be updated to replace Tekes and Finpro with the names of the new Business Finland entity. At the same time, Business Finland Oy will be granted the right to receive information necessary for carrying out its duties.
21 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Easing vessel manning and automation trials
Small domestic vessels will no longer need to apply for a separate manning certificate from the authorities. In addition, the act will allow derogations from vessel manning and watchkeeping rules for automation trials under a fixed-term permit.
30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying anti-money laundering supervision in Åland
Anti-money laundering supervision of gambling entities and estate agents operating in Åland will be assigned to national authorities. Supervisory responsibility will be allocated to the National Police Board and the Regional State Administrative Agency.
25 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2025 vpIn progress
Converting foreign death penalties into imprisonment
Finnish authorities will receive the competence to convert a death penalty imposed abroad into a prison sentence to be served in Finland. The amendment would enable the transfer and enforcement of sentences in Finland where the sentenced person is a Finnish citizen or resides in Finland.
26 May 2026 · no votes yet - HE 192/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Improving information security in essential services
Organisations critical to the functioning of society and digital services would be required to ensure the security of their information systems. They would also have to report significant information security incidents to the authorities.
13 Apr 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 172/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming insurance sales and customer protection
Rules on insurance sales will be reformed and customer protection strengthened, particularly regarding insurance-based investment products. Insurance distributors will face stricter requirements on information provided to customers, staff professional competence, and the management of conflicts of interest.
11 Apr 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying Border Guard crime prevention
Provisions on crime prevention by the Finnish Border Guard will be consolidated into a new, separate act. At the same time, the Finnish Border Guard will receive new powers to monitor maritime and road traffic offences and to investigate certain aggravated offences.
21 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote