Documents and Laws in Parliament

Scope: Pages 1–4.

The Defense Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve a mandate for the overseas deployment of Czech forces and the stationing of allied troops in the Czech Republic through the end of 2028. The mandate strengthens the defense of NATO’s eastern flank by up to 1,600 personnel, continues NATO, EU, and UN missions, and allows for the stationing of up to 2,000 NATO troops and 1,000 EU troops in the Czech Republic. Special support for Ukraine includes training, support activities, and the protection of Czech diplomatic interests; up to 100 Ukrainian, EU, and NATO personnel may train in the Czech Republic at any given time. The government is required to submit an annual report to the Chamber of Deputies on the deployment and presence of these forces.

Scope: pages 1–4.

The draft resolution calls on the government to support broader efforts to prevent the overuse of digital technologies by children, in addition to the planned restrictions on cell phones in schools. It calls for funding for prevention, extracurricular activities, the school environment, and teacher training, as well as increased support for organizations working with children. The government should also advocate at the EU level for restrictions on risky gaming features, effective age verification on social media that protects privacy, and the modification of harmful algorithms. It also proposes an information campaign for parents and an expert discussion on the regulation of artificial intelligence.

Scope: Part One; Section 29a; pages 1–2.

The amendment adds two exceptions to the proposed ban on cell phones in schools. A school may, at its discretion, allow the use of a phone to access the school’s information system, such as the class schedule or assignments. A teacher may also permit a student or child to communicate with their legal guardian if a specific situation requires it. The ban on cell phones remains the basic rule, and there is no unrestricted right to use a cell phone.

Scope: Part One; Section 29a; pages 1–3.

The amendment retains the statutory ban on cell phones but changes the rules for exceptions. Additional exceptions and their conditions are now to be determined by individual schools in their school or internal regulations, rather than being specified directly by law. However, the use of a cell phone must be permitted for health reasons or due to special educational needs.

Scope: pages 1–4.

The government agrees with the proposal to expand the police’s authority to temporarily close establishments selling products that pose a serious threat to life or health. However, it points out that the assessment of product safety is primarily the responsibility of specialized regulatory agencies, and police officers may not have the necessary expertise. It recommends considering an extension of the 48-hour deadline for confirming the risk, revising the process for ruling on objections, and establishing consequences for obstructing the closure of a business.

Scope: § 82–§ 28; pages 1–4.

The government has expressed its approval of the parliamentary amendment to the rules on research, development, and innovation, but points out the need for legislative corrections. In particular, it questions the overly broad right of authors of publicly funded research to secondary publication, which could infringe on the rights of publishers and existing licenses. The proposal must also be harmonized with the new Civil Service Act and related amendments, particularly regarding the change in the status of the Grant and Technology Agency. Furthermore, omitting the amendments pertaining to public research institutions would leave outdated and inconsistent terminology in the law.

Scope: Part Four; Sections 2a–35; pages 1–5.

The amendment supplements the Animal Protection Act amendment with changes to the Act on Organic Farming, specifically the rules for assessing mobile and rotational livestock farming systems. Inspections are to assess the actual conditions of husbandry and its impacts on animals, soil, water, and vegetation, rather than unreasonably requiring specific technical solutions; however, binding EU minimum requirements remain unaffected. Before a certification is denied or restricted, an organic farmer should be given the opportunity to correct a remediable deficiency or demonstrate an equivalent solution. The ministry is to issue more detailed rules within 90 days, and mobile or rotational farming operations that were recently rejected may request a new assessment free of charge.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 21–§ 42a; pages 1–6.

The proposals amend the rules governing highway toll stickers: the term “one-day sticker” is changed to “sticker valid for 24 hours.” One proposal introduces an annual sticker limited to a single highway at half the standard annual rate and regulates its registration as well as penalties for improper use. Another proposal would allocate 6% of the excise tax revenue from mineral oils to the regions based on the length of Class II and Class III roads. No motion to reject the bill was filed.

Scope: Sections 21–42a; page 1.

The amendment retains the automatic adjustment of highway toll sticker prices based on inflation and the extent of the highway network; it thus repeals the changes that would have introduced fixed rates starting in 2027. At the same time, it introduces an annual toll sticker valid only for one specific highway at half the price of a standard annual toll sticker. This is intended to encourage local commuting on highways, reduce detours through towns, and maintain revenue for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; Section 3; pages 1–2.

The amendment expands the original law on changes to the budgetary allocation of taxes so that regions receive a 6% share of the nationwide gross revenue from the excise tax on mineral oils. The funds are to be distributed based on the length of Class II and Class III roads in each region, which is intended to support their maintenance and financing. The Ministry of Finance will determine the regions’ shares annually by decree based on data from the Ministry of Transportation; a transitional provision will allow these shares to be set for the first year of the law’s effectiveness.

Scope: Section 30b; pages 1–6.

The amendment adds protections for data on cryptoassets obtained by the tax administration, without changing the scope of their collection or international exchange under DAC 8. Public authorities will be required to log all access to this data, including unsuccessful attempts, the purpose, time, and the person or automated system involved, and to retain these records for three years after the data is deleted. The data subject will have the right to obtain records of access to their data free of charge; disclosure may be temporarily restricted due to ongoing tax or criminal proceedings. The proposal responds in particular to the risk of misuse of sensitive data on cryptoasset holders and subsequent physical attacks.

Scope: Section 6; pages 1–3.

The proposed amendments expand the ability of agricultural entrepreneurs to use seasonal work agreements with a limit of up to 1,280 hours. This provision will now apply to organic growers of fruits, vegetables, and specialty herbs who receive organic farming subsidies, as well as to registered organic growers who do not receive such subsidies. Eligibility is contingent upon verifiable cultivation of the specified crops, land records, and—for farmers not receiving subsidies—year-round organic registration; the goal is to cover seasonal manual labor and limit the opportunistic use of the exemption.

Scope: Section 13a; page 1.

The amendment specifies that when requesting information or documents, the administrative authority must set a deadline of at least 10 business days. A shorter deadline will be permitted only in the event of an immediate threat to the environment or health, or a threat that could frustrate the inspection. The amendment thus enhances procedural certainty for the individuals and businesses subject to inspection.

Scope: § 9; page 1.

The amendment replaces the proposed authorization for the Ministry to regulate training for persons working with fluorinated greenhouse gases. The Ministry may establish minimum requirements by decree, but must take into account the existing qualifications and experience of the trainees. If practical instruction or skills verification is not necessary, the training must also be available remotely; the goal is to limit unreasonable costs and administrative burdens while maintaining professional standards.

Scope: Section 13a; page 1.

The amendment supplements the rules governing requests by the ministry and supervisory authorities for the submission of data on fluorinated greenhouse gases. The request must be in writing, justified, and must precisely define the purpose, scope, and time period of the requested information. Authorities may request only the necessary data and may not require it if they can obtain it from public records. The proposal aims to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens on businesses without weakening the control of illegal trade.

Scope: Part One–Part Eight; Section 7; pages 1–3.

The amendment brings forward the effective date of changes to the humanitarian allowance for persons under temporary protection from January 1, 2028, to July 1, 2027. Similarly, changes regarding the registration of vehicles with Ukrainian license plates will be implemented half a year earlier; the registration of these vehicles will end on June 30, 2030, instead of December 31, 2030. The goal is to tighten and better target support more quickly, strengthen vehicle inspections, and achieve budgetary and security benefits sooner.

Scope: Part One–Part Five; § 2d–§ 93a; pages 1–7.

The amendment expands the main proposal to include changes to the rules governing the child certificate, i.e., the record of information relevant to working with children. For children under the age of fifteen and juveniles, a record shall be created only on the basis of an explicit court decision regarding a risk to children, not automatically; the special automatic assessment of juvenile perpetrators of sexual abuse is also repealed. The retroactive addition of records starting in 2027 is not to apply to individuals who committed the offense as juveniles. The proposal adjusts the related procedures of the courts, the public prosecutor’s office, and the criminal records registry.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; Section 9d; pages 1–4.

The amendment also expands the proposed amendment to include a change to Act No. 270/2025 Coll. concerning the registration of information relevant to working with children. Retroactive automatic entries starting in 2027 are to be limited to convictions under the Criminal Code in order to reduce the risk of erroneous entries from older cases. At the same time, the requirement that the conviction must have occurred no earlier than 2005 is being repealed; the only determining factor will be whether the statutory retention period for the record has yet expired.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 9d–§ 10; pages 1–5.

The amendment expands the bill to include a change to the Act on the Criminal Register and the Record of Misdemeanors. An entry in the registry relevant to working with children is to automatically apply only to aggravated bodily injury committed against a child under 15 years of age, not to all cases of this offense. At the same time, bodily injury caused to a child is excluded from automatic registration; however, a court may still order such a registration in individual cases.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 9d–§ 10; pages 1–5.

The amendment expands the bill to include the registration of individuals who work with children in the criminal record. Automatic entry is limited: instead of all cases of serious bodily injury, it will apply only to such an offense committed against a child under 15 years of age, and the provision regarding bodily injury is deleted; however, the court may still order an entry depending on the circumstances. The title of the bill is changed to “Act Amending the Criminal Code and Other Related Acts.” The effective date of the main bill is postponed from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.