Documents and Laws in Parliament

Scope: Sections 3a–6b; pages 1–12.

The bill expands the scope of the National Sports Agency—a government-funded organization previously focused on the anti-doping program—to include the prevention and combating of other negative phenomena in sports. The organization is now tasked with addressing, through methodological, educational, and preventive measures, the manipulation of competition results, the creation of a safe and respectful environment in sports, and spectator violence. Particular emphasis is placed on protecting children and other vulnerable individuals from violence, harassment, and discrimination; the bill does not introduce new sanctioning powers nor does it restrict the autonomy of sports organizations. It is proposed to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Scope: pages 1–10.

The draft constitutional bill amends the Constitution to explicitly designate the Czech koruna as the currency of the Czech Republic. The amendment is intended to strengthen the constitutional protection of the national currency and make it more difficult to replace it with another currency without amending the Constitution. The bill primarily concerns the status of the Czech National Bank and the state’s monetary sovereignty.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 12–§ 15; pages 1–18.

The bill abolishes the Czech Breeding Inspection Authority and transfers its oversight of breeding, insemination, identification, and registration of livestock to the State Veterinary Administration. Regional veterinary administrations will conduct inspections, adjudicate violations, and impose measures; current inspectors may serve as breeding inspectors. At the same time, the State Veterinary Administration will assume the authority to establish state veterinary institutes, as well as the rights, assets, employees, and ongoing proceedings of the dissolved inspection authority. The effective date is set for April 1, 2027, with certain organizational measures taking effect earlier.

Scope: Sections 2–6; pages 1–2.

The bill introduces a new non-earmarked tax revenue for municipalities and regions based on the living area of newly completed apartments. Municipalities are to receive 3,000 to 4,000 CZK per m², regions 500 CZK per m², and Prague 5,000 CZK per m², with Prague transferring a portion of these funds to its city districts. Funding will be shifted from VAT revenue, which will reduce state budget revenue and is intended to incentivize local governments to build housing; the first payments are expected in 2028 based on apartments occupied in 2027. The strikethrough in the text refers to the formal title and article designations, not to the substantive rules of the proposed mechanism.

Scope: Sections 41a–90; pages 1–14.

The bill grants the police the authority to temporarily close a business if products that seriously endanger life or health are being sold or distributed there and there is a risk that this activity will continue. In urgent cases, the police may intervene even before an assessment by the supervisory authority, which must confirm the risk within 48 hours; the closure may last for a maximum of 14 days. The operator may file an objection within three days and should be granted supervised access to remove hazardous products or protect property. The law is set to take effect on the first day of the second month following its promulgation.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 620–§ 2943; pages 1–25.

The bill implements the EU directive and modernizes liability for damages caused by defective products, effective December 9, 2026. Protection for individuals is extended to software, digital production files, related digital services, and the loss or damage of non-professional data. In addition to the manufacturer, component manufacturers, importers, representatives, distributors, or certain online platforms may also be liable for damages, particularly if the manufacturer established in the EU cannot be traced. Claims are facilitated by presumptions of evidence; the ten-year statute of limitations is abolished and generally replaced by a ten-year period of extinction of rights, which extends to 25 years in cases of health damage that manifests later.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 468–§ 119c; pages 1–18.

The bill regulates public guardianship so that municipalities can more effectively provide it to individuals who need support in legal matters. It allows this responsibility to be transferred in its entirety to another municipality or association of municipalities through a public-law agreement and provides for the automatic transfer of guardianship even for individuals who have already been appointed wards. In exceptional cases, the court will be able to designate another suitable municipality if the municipality where the ward resides is unable to perform its duties properly; the consent of the municipality or association of municipalities is not required. Municipalities or regional authorities must notify the court and the ward of the transfer in a manner appropriate to the ward’s health condition; the proposed effective date is July 1, 2027.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 1–§ 2990c; pages 1–30.

The bill clarifies the protection of trade secrets under European Union law and extends it to infringements outside the context of economic relations. It now explicitly defines the unauthorized acquisition, disclosure, and use of trade secrets, including products derived therefrom, and protects legitimate conduct, such as freedom of expression or reporting of illegal activity. It introduces specific legal remedies, measures to cease and remedy infringements, rules on damages, and protection of confidential information in case files and judgments. Disputes will be adjudicated by the regional court; the bill is proposed to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 2–§ 2a; pages 1–31.

Prior to its entry into force, the bill amends and clarifies the new legal framework for public support of research, development, and innovation. It introduces open access to publicly funded publications and research data, including their deposit in trusted repositories, while simultaneously protecting privacy, intellectual property, and security interests. It regulates the status of research agencies, the transfer of responsibilities to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, budgetary procedures, and the temporary processing of birth numbers. It allows public infrastructure institutions to conduct related research and raises the limit on the transfer of earmarked funds from 5% to 10%; the main changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 4–§ 154; pages 1–4.

The bill primarily aligns the Czech Waste Act with the new EU regulation on the transboundary shipment of waste and replaces existing references to the old European legislation with the new one. It introduces electronic filing and service of documents through a central system, regulates the Ministry’s decision-making process, clarifies the rules for the take-back and safe storage of waste, and newly establishes a regime for facilities requiring prior authorization; At the same time, the conditions regarding the applicant’s good standing are being amended so that the applicant must not have a single fine of a high amount, and the total amount of fines must not exceed a specified limit. The provisions governing administrative offenses and penalties related to cross-border waste shipments are being significantly revised to make enforcement more effective against illegal shipments. In addition, the obligation for regions to prepare waste management plans is being repealed, and an administrative fee of 10,000 CZK is being introduced for applications to issue or amend prior consent.