Government bills2693
- HE 205/2026 vpIn progress
Easier establishment of shooting ranges
Environmental and safety permits for shooting ranges will be combined into a single procedure, the processing of which will be transferred from municipalities to the National Police Board. At the same time, the size threshold for small shooting ranges covered by a lighter notification procedure will be increased.
14 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - 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 177/2026 vpIn progress
Comprehensive reform of student financial aid
The Student Financial Aid Act would be replaced by a new Act on Student Benefits, reforming student grants and loan terms. Among other things, the reform would increase the study grant for families with multiple children, remove student loans for minors living with their parents, and change the terms of the student loan compensation.
1 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 164/2025 vpPassed
Reforming the taxation of permanent establishments
The taxation of companies' establishments located in different countries will be clarified in line with international models. Internal dealings between parts of an enterprise, such as royalties and service fees, can be taken into account more comprehensively when calculating the taxable income of an establishment.
10 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 110/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Raising informal and family care fees
The minimum fee for support for informal care will be raised and the income security of commissioned family carers will be strengthened when care ends unexpectedly. The changes will enter into force at the beginning of 2026.
4 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 239/2026 vpIn progress
Reorganising KEHA Centre duties
The state will cut duties related to employment services at the KEHA Centre and transfer some services to other authorities. Municipalities will be more independently responsible for advising jobseekers and for their own training, while international recruitment will be centralised at Business Finland.
20 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 61/2025 vpPassed
Penalties for violent and abuse imagery
Possession of image and video material depicting graphic violence will become a punishable offence carrying a fine. In addition, a new aggravated offence with harsher prison sentences will be introduced for the possession of images sexually depicting a child.
6 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2025 vpWithdrawn
Speeding up ultra-fast network rollout
The new act will speed up and streamline the construction of ultra-fast optical fibre and mobile networks in Finland. Telecom operators will be able to utilise existing infrastructure more easily, and binding deadlines will be set for network construction permit procedures.
7 Apr 2026 · no votes - HE 71/2026 vpIn progress
Safety investigations into severe cyber incidents
The Safety Investigation Authority will be granted powers to investigate extremely severe cybersecurity incidents that threaten the functioning of society. At the same time, the Safety Investigation Act will be updated to meet the requirements of the European Union Marine Accident Investigation Directive.
16 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 138/2025 vpPassed
Reducing annual government R&D funding increases
Annual increases in central government research and development funding will be reviewed every two years in accordance with the latest economic forecasts. As economic growth is slower than anticipated, the annual growth in funding will be smaller than previously planned.
25 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 87/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining health and social data permits
The use of health and social data in scientific research will be facilitated and accelerated by dismantling regulatory obstacles in permit procedures. Researchers will be able to deal either centrally through the Social and Health Data Permit Authority Findata or apply for permits directly from data controllers.
24 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 117/2025 vpPassed
Raising the fee for uncancelled appointments
The maximum fee charged for an uncancelled and missed appointment or care place in health and social services will rise. A fee of up to 73.70 euros could be charged for failure to attend without an acceptable reason.
21 Nov 2025 · 1 vote105 jaa50 ei - HE 116/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Cutting social assistance and tightening conditions
The basic amount of social assistance will be reduced for adults, and recipients will face a stricter obligation to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. Neglecting obligations or facing unemployment security sanctions will lead to social assistance being cut more readily than before.
19 Dec 2025 · 8 votes91 jaa79 ei - HE 47/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Criminalising Holocaust and war crimes denial
Public denial or gross trivialisation of genocide established by international courts, such as the Holocaust, and other serious war crimes will be made a punishable offence in Finland. The act will be punishable if it incites hatred or violence and disturbs public order.
18 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary cut to central government transfers
The central government transfer rate for basic municipal services will rise to 25.73 per cent from the beginning of 2026. At the same time, a temporary two per cent cut of 75 million euros will be made to central government transfers received by municipalities for 2026.
16 Dec 2025 · 3 votesClosest vote · Proposed statement
98 jaa64 ei - HE 193/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising police online undercover powers
The police will be able to extend undercover operations conducted solely online to cover new offences or individuals in the middle of an operation if the situation requires it. The amendment will bring police powers into line with the provisions governing the Finnish Border Guard and Finnish Customs.
27 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 8/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Extending and expanding juvenile punishment
The maximum duration of juvenile punishment for under-18s will be extended from one year to two years, and it will be imposed more frequently than at present. The punishment can include more guidance towards studies and voluntary substance abuse treatment.
29 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote - 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.
14 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 7/2026 vpPassed
Extending natural gas storage obligations
The obligation of gas companies to maintain additional natural gas storage will be extended until the end of 2027. The measure safeguards gas adequacy and security of supply during winter seasons and in potential disruption situations.
19 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 7/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Raising grocery store alcohol limit to 8 per cent
Grocery stores and kiosks would be permitted to sell fermented alcoholic beverages of up to 8.0 per cent alcohol by volume, such as strong beers, ciders and mild wines. Distilled mixed drinks of equivalent strength will remain available only at Alko.
6 Jun 2024 · 10 votes102 jaa80 ei