Government bills6
- HE 139/2026 vpIn progress
Sending emergency warnings directly to mobile phones
Authorities will be able to send emergency warnings directly to the mobile phones of people in a danger area without downloading a separate application. The new cell broadcast system will complement existing warning channels, such as radio, television and the 112 Suomi app.
10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 206/2024 vpPassed
Emergency warnings by municipal health authorities
Municipal health protection authorities will be able to issue emergency warnings directly, for example in the event of drinking water contamination. The change will speed up warnings to residents and prevent illnesses during waterborne epidemics.
20 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 121/2025 vpIn progress
Using biometric data in crime prevention
The police and other security authorities will be permitted to use fingerprints and facial images from passports, identity cards and immigration registers to prevent and investigate serious crimes. The data may also be used to avert significant danger and to protect national security.
22 Jun 2026 · no votes yet - HE 28/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Overhauling radiation safety and supervision
A new Radiation Act will be enacted in Finland to transpose the EU Radiation Safety Directive into national legislation and modernise radiation protection rules. The reform would tighten safety requirements for the use of radiation and enhance the supervision of indoor radon and various treatment devices.
9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 94/2017 vpPassed
Statutory reporting of biological hazards
Employers' obligation to report the spread of dangerous biological agents and keep records of exposed employees will be incorporated directly into law. The amendment clarifies the legislation, but does not introduce significant new practical obligations.
12 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Digitalising ship logbooks and incident reporting
Ships will be able to switch to keeping logbooks in electronic form, and outdated formalities, such as sealing logbooks, will be abolished. In addition, it will become mandatory to report ship incidents and accidents directly to the authorities in order to improve maritime safety.
9 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote