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Government bills13

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  1. HE 140/2026 vpIn progress

    Threat-based criminal intelligence powers

    The Finnish Border Guard would be granted the right to covertly gather information on serious security threats before a concrete offence has occurred or there is specific suspicion of one. The new methods of intelligence gathering aim to tackle organised crime related in particular to illegal immigration and human trafficking.

    11 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 121/2026 vpIn progress

    New criminal intelligence powers for police

    The police would be granted the right to secretly gather information on serious and organised crime even before a concrete suspicion of an offence exists. In addition, the police could use automated data collectors in open communications networks.

    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  3. HE 2/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Banning property purchases on security grounds

    Citizens and companies from a country that threatens Finland or other states will not be allowed to buy real estate in Finland without a permanent residence permit. The ban will prevent the use of properties for activities that endanger national security and for hybrid influence.

    23 Apr 2025 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 104/2026 vpIn progress

    Expanding military intelligence powers

    The intelligence-gathering powers of military intelligence will be expanded and targeting made more effective, particularly in communications networks. At the same time, authorities will be given powers to disrupt foreign information systems that threaten Finland.

    4 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  5. HE 243/2022 vpLapsed

    Enhancing cooperation on cyber threats

    Security authorities would be able to exchange necessary information and provide executive assistance to each other in serious cyberattacks and threat situations. In addition, telecommunications operators and other communications intermediaries would have the right to disclose information on information security breaches on their own initiative to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency).

    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  6. HE 63/2022 vpPassed

    Updating emergency powers for hybrid threats

    The Emergency Powers Act will be amended to include the possibility of introducing emergency powers in serious hybrid threat situations. The amendment will improve authorities' ability to act swiftly during, for example, cyberattacks, the instrumentalisation of migration or disruptions to critical infrastructure.

    7 Jul 2022 · 9 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 57 §, mietintö / Jari Ronkainen

    101 jaa
    40 ei
  7. HE 249/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Reporting daycare shortcomings and staffing ratios

    Daycare centre staff will have a statutory obligation to report shortcomings they observe in early childhood education and care, and whistleblowers will be protected against retaliation. At the same time, the act will explicitly state that staff absences may not be used as a reason to deviate from the staffing ratio in daycare centres.

    25 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 230/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Harmonising health and social services preparedness

    Preparedness for disruptive situations and emergency conditions in health and social services will be harmonised across the country. University hospital districts and municipalities will be required to maintain an up-to-date situational picture and draw up joint preparedness plans.

    18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 8/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Tightening security at nuclear facilities

    Security measures and staff supervision at nuclear power plants will be tightened to counter new security threats. At the same time, official public notices on nuclear energy and mining matters will be moved to websites.

    27 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. HE 32/2018 vpPassed

    Finnish Immigration Service security checks

    People arriving at premises of the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) may undergo security checks. The reform will protect the agency's staff and improve security at its premises.

    29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 56/2017 vpPassed

    Countering unmarked military groups

    Authorities will be granted the right to intervene in the activities of military groups operating without state insignia and to use force against them throughout the country. The entry of an unmarked military group into the country will be criminalised as a violation of territorial integrity.

    28 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote