Government bills2695
- HE 202/2026 vpIn progress
Legislation on development policy investments
A new act will be enacted on central government investments in developing countries. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will also be able to invest in funds managed by private companies to attract private capital.
21 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 97/2024 vpPassed
Increasing tobacco tax
Taxation of traditional tobacco products, such as cigarettes and rolling tobacco, will be increased gradually from November 2024 to July 2027. This will raise tobacco product prices in shops and increase state tax revenue.
18 Oct 2024 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lain liite , mietintö / Joona Räsänen
94 jaa72 ei - HE 39/2025 vpPassed
Simplifying tax payments for businesses
Businesses will be able to pay their various taxes using a single reference number instead of multiple separate payment references. At the same time, the order of application for tax payments and tax refunds will be clarified, and credit interest accrued on payments will be abolished.
12 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 190/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing transparency in political funding
Transparency in election and party funding will be increased by requiring significant campaign loans and their guarantors to be declared. In addition, the compulsory membership ballot in parliamentary elections will be abolished, and the minimum age for signing a European Citizens' Initiative will be lowered to 16 years.
12 Jun 2025 · 12 votesClosest vote · Wording of a section
131 jaa65 ei - HE 36/2023 vpPassed
Lowering fuel tax
Taxation of petrol and diesel will be reduced from the start of 2024. The change compensates for the rise in liquid fuel prices resulting from the distribution obligation for renewable fuels.
14 Dec 2023 · 1 vote123 jaa58 ei - HE 211/2024 vpPassed
Streamlining permitting for clean technology projects
A centralised contact point will be established for clean technology industrial projects to coordinate various permit procedures and advise applicants. Key strategic projects will also be given priority in the processing of environmental and water permits and in appellate courts.
10 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 165/2024 vpPassed
Clarifying animal welfare liabilities and fees
Liability for damages caused during animal welfare control will transfer from municipalities to the state, and municipalities will gain the right to charge fees for animal welfare control carried out by health inspectors. In addition, the obligation for veterinarians to report defects that hinder the breeding of dogs and cats will be postponed.
17 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Easing startup for small care providers
Sole entrepreneurs in health and social services would be able to start their operations immediately after submitting an application for registration, without waiting for an official decision. The registration obligation for public service providers would in turn be postponed by two years.
11 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 218/2026 vpIn progress
Regulating secondary use of health data
The proposal aligns Finnish legislation with the European Health Data Space so that electronic health and social services data can be utilised in research and innovation under shared European rules. Citizens will simultaneously be given the option to opt out of the disclosure of their data for secondary use via Omakanta.
13 Oct 2026 · 1 voteOnly vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen: puhemiesneuvoston ehdotus JAA / Aki Lindénin ehdotus EI
93 jaa69 ei - HE 5/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying collection of fines and penalties
The recovery of fines, infringement fees and other administrative sanctions and the limitation rules will be harmonised. At the same time, the penal demand procedure used in fining will be abolished and the recovery of crime damage compensation will be centralised to the Legal Register Centre.
23 May 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 182/2026 vpIn progress
Comprehensive reform of child welfare
The current legislation will be replaced by a new act that shifts the focus of support for children and families from heavy measures to early basic services. The threshold for becoming a child welfare client will be raised, and child welfare institutions may recruit their own security personnel.
6 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 137/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying ministry practices and regulatory evaluation
The status of the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Assessment will be established in law, and uniform ground rules will be created for internal duty assignments within ministries. At the same time, releasing the Government's own archive materials for scientific research will be clarified.
25 Feb 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2024 vpPassed
Raising excise duty on spirits
Taxation of spirits and strong intermediate products will be increased in 2025–2027. The increases will raise consumer prices of spirits moderately over the next three years.
28 Nov 2024 · 2 votesClosest vote · Käsittelyn pohja, mietintö / Joona Räsänen
98 jaa70 ei - HE 41/2024 vpPassed
Facilitating renewable energy construction
Rules concerning renewable energy projects will be added to the Nature Conservation Act in accordance with an EU directive. The construction and operation of renewable energy will be deemed to be in the overriding public interest.
14 Jun 2024 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mai Kivelä 2
112 jaa53 ei - HE 185/2026 vpIn progress
Introducing new healthcare client fees
New client fees will be introduced in public healthcare for demanding examinations and procedures, as well as for services related to deceased persons. At the same time, existing client fees will be increased, and central government funding for wellbeing services counties will be cut.
29 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 190/2026 vpIn progress
Extending product liability to digital products
Product liability will be extended to cover software, digital files and the loss of personal data. Consumers' opportunities to receive compensation for damage caused by defective products will also be facilitated by easing the burden of proof.
2 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 65/2024 vpPassed
Defining forced marriage as human trafficking
Forcing someone into marriage or a comparable informal union will be explicitly criminalised in the Criminal Code as human trafficking. The amendment will clarify the ability of the authorities to intervene in forced marriages and improve the position of victims.
14 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 138/2024 vpPassed
Allowing employment for diplomats' family members
Finland and Ukraine agree on the right of family members of diplomats and other mission staff to work in their host country. Family members will be able to engage in gainful employment without having to waive their diplomatic status.
13 Nov 2024 · 2 votesClosest vote · Luottamuslause valtioneuvostolle / Kimmo Kiljusen ehdotus
98 jaa76 ei - HE 107/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming secret information-gathering by Customs
The secret information-gathering methods used in crime prevention by Finnish Customs will be updated to align with the regulation governing the police and the Finnish Border Guard. Telecommunications monitoring authorisations will be granted directly to a person rather than for individual devices, and Finnish Customs will be able to conduct undercover information gathering online.
8 Mar 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 102/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Combining and streamlining language examinations
Language examinations for public administration will be merged into the National Certificates of Language Proficiency, and examinations can also be taken in subtests. At the same time, examination certificates will become electronic and results will be made available in the My Studyinfo service.
7 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote