MPs to discuss bill obliging Russian athletes to notify of training sessions abroad
A bill seeking to oblige Russian athletes to notify their sports federations about traveling abroad for training has been submitted to the State Duma.
Marrow Donor Register to appear in Russia
The Federal Marrow Donor Register will be created in Russia, according to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Russian MPs adopt bill on fines for forcing stowaway children from public transport
The State Duma has adopted in the third and final reading a bill introducing fines of up to 30,000 rubles (about $400) for forcing stowaway children from public transport vehicles.
State Duma committee backs extremist materials database bill
The State Duma Anti-Corruption and Safety Committee on Wednesday recommended that the lawmakers should adopt in the first reading a government legislative proposal to create a specialized information database of extremist materials.
Bill decriminalizing inadvertent drug circulation violations by doctors undergoes first stage
A government draft law on the humanization of criminal legislation in relation to persons who have committed violations of the rules for the circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the course of medical activities, which inadvertently entailed loss thereof, passed its first reading in State Duma on Wednesday.
Bill on professional defense discretion to be discussed by State Duma
A draft law on the introduction of the professional discretion notion in defense has been submitted to the lower house of Russian parliament.
State Duma adopts bill on tougher punishment for premeditated bankruptcy in first reading
The State Duma has approved in the first reading a government bill on toughening the criminal liability of bankruptcy commissioners for their unlawful actions related to the process of bankruptcy.
Russia’s Children Ombudsman urges adoption of federal support program for large families
The Russian Commissioner of Children’s Rights Anna Kuznetsova believes that it is necessary to adopt a federal program for support of large families in Russia.
President Putin signs law on new requirements for nonprofits registered as foreign agents
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law banning the use of residential premises as locations of structural units of foreign NGOs.
Bill specifying number of presidential terms becomes law in Russia
A bill specifying the number of presidential terms became law in Russia. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed a corresponding document on Monday.