On Amendments to Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
(in terms of introducing liability for promoting refusal to have children)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/724905-8
came into force
9/25/2024
11/12/2024
According to party representatives, the bill is aimed at "preserving traditional spiritual and moral values." Deputies propose amending the Federal Law "On Information, Information Technology, and Protection of Information" and certain legislative acts. The document concerns the removal of content and products "that form a negative attitude toward family, children, and promote the refusal to have children."
It is also proposed to amend the Code of Administrative Offenses, which already has an a
childfree
private life
48
On Amendments to Article 458 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/687676-8
under consideration
8/2/2024
The bill allows the Prosecutor General's Office to transfer criminal case materials to other countries. According to a document published on the State Duma website, the bill is aimed at "ensuring the inevitability of liability for individuals who are not subject to extradition or other transfer to the Russian Federation from abroad." Separately, the authors of the amendments note that the bill concerns Russian citizens "conducting anti-Russian activities from abroad."
other
On Amendments to the Federal Law "On Communications" and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of clarifying the specifics of providing communication services)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/647048-8
came into force
7/29/2024
8/8/2024
The amendments oblige owners of Telegram channels with an audience of more than 10 thousand subscribers to submit information about themselves to Roskomnadzor
internet regulation
10
On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Combating the Legalization (Laundering) of Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism” and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (as regards the improvement of mechanisms for countering the financing of extremist activities)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/671687-8
under consideration
7/15/2024
Among other things, amendments are to be made to the federal laws “On Combating the Legalization of Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism” and “On Countering Extremist Activities”. The authorities plan to expand the criteria for including citizens and organizations in the blacklist of the Federal Financial Monitoring Service, which contains information on persons involved in extremism or terrorism.
Currently, only those who have committed crimes of extremist nature are included in t
extremism
fake news
discreditation
On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (as regards improving the activities of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/656348-8
adopted in the first reading
6/26/2024
Lawmakers propose to amend the federal laws “On the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation” (Federal Law No. 32-FZ) and “On Control over the Activities of Persons Under Foreign Influence” (Federal Law No. 255-FZ). The former is to be expanded to prohibit organizations and individuals on the register of “foreign agents”, as well as persons with citizenship or residence permits in other countries, from participating in the activities of public chambers (currently, the law prohibits participation
foreign agents
foreign organizations
On Amendments to Article 12 of the Federal Law 'On Combating Extremist Activity' and Articles 5 and 38 of the Federal Law 'On Advertising'
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/652920-8
adopted in the first reading
6/21/2024
The bill prohibits the placement of advertisements on media of 'extremist' and 'undesirable' organizations. The bill's authors are concerned that Russian Internet users access banned Instagram and Facebook by circumventing the block with various tools, which allows the media to receive income from the distribution of advertising.
foreign agents
extremism
On Amendments to Article 26 of the Federal Law 'On Banks and Banking Activity' (in terms of specifying the list of persons to whom credit organizations issue statements of accounts and deposits)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/589837-8
under consideration
4/1/2024
The law's amendments will oblige banks to issue bank statements of citizens and organizations' bank accounts upon the request of a regional directory of the Ministry of Justice.
foreign agents
On Amendments to the Federal Law 'On Librarianship' (in terms of the establishing specifics of provision and placement of certain documents by public libraries)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/584955-8
under consideration
3/26/2024
The bill proposes to amend the Federal Law 'On Librarianship' with rules developed by the Ministry of Culture so that libraries could restrict access to books written by 'foreign agents' or authors included in the list maintained by the Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring). Furthermore, the bill proposes to develop a special procedure for provision of access to library collections in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
foreign agents
On Amendments to Article 354.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation Following the Adoption of the Federal Law 'On Genocide of the Multinational Russian People during the Great Patriotic War'
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/557719-8
returned for modification
2/21/2024
Amendments to Article 354.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (rehabilitation of Nazism) propose to name the said article 'Rehabilitation of Nazism. Denial of the genocide of the multinational Russian people during the Great Patriotic War.' The sanction of the article provides for up to 3 years of imprisonment.
'It seems appropriate to expand Article 354.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, introducing criminal liability for denial of the genocide of the multinational
symbolics
On Genocide of the Multinational Russian People during the Great Patriotic War
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/557706-8
under consideration
2/21/2024
The law defines that the genocide of the multinational Russian people is the atrocities committed by the German troops and their accomplices - armed units formed on the territory of Belgium, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, and Finland, as well as individual volunteers among Austrians, Latvians, Poles, French, and Czechs during the Great Patriotic War, aimed at premeditated and systematic physical destruction by killing and other actions recognized as genocide by the laws of the Russian Fe
symbolics
On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of prohibiting foreign agents to distribute advertising of individuals and legal entities on information media)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/553750-8
came into force
2/15/2024
3/11/2024
It is proposed to completely prohibit placement of advertisements on any media of ‘foreign agents’, both for Russian individuals and legal entities, regardless of their form of ownership. If a ‘foreign agent’ continues to violate the law and place advertisements, they will be liable in accordance with the Criminal Code or the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation.
foreign agents
25
On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of designation of a foreign organization as undesirable in the Russian Federation)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/549382-8
came into force
2/12/2024
The bill extends application of the legislation on 'undesirable organizations' to foreign and international organizations whose founders or participants are foreign state bodies. The wording 'non-governmental' in relation to affected organizations will be removed from the articles, which will extend their effect to any 'undesirable organizations'.
foreign agents
foreign organizations
On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation (in terms of specifying forms of liability for crimes against national security of the Russian Federation)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/533912-8
came into force
1/22/2024
2/7/2024
The bill proposes confiscation of property obtained as a result of committing 'crimes' under the articles on dissemination of ‘fakes’ (knowingly false information) about the Russian Armed Forces (Article 207.3 of the Criminal Code) and on public calls for activities against security of the state (Article 280.4 of the Criminal Code), in both cases when committed 'with financial gain motives'. Furthermore, the draft expands the list of crimes that can lead to the deprivation of awards, ranks, and
discreditation
fake news
16
On Amendments to the Federal Law 'On Centers of Historical Heritage of Presidents of the Russian Federation Who Have Exercised Their Powers'
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/531355-8
under consideration
1/17/2024
The bill proposes to allow establishment of Historical Heritage Centers only for those presidents of the country who completed their terms of office after 1 January 2000.
The Member of Parliament Isakov proposes to change only three paragraphs of the first article of the law. The provisions concerning presidents who have exercised their powers are proposed to be specified so that they only relate to those presidents who finished exercising their powers after the above date. This phrase appears
symbolics
On Amendments to the Federal Law 'On Fundamental Guarantees of Electoral Rights and the Right to Participate in Referenda of Citizens of the Russian Federation' and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/501159-8
came into force
12/1/2023
5/15/2024
The bill prohibits 'foreign agents' from participating in federal and local elections. The bill also implements the already widely practiced ban on 'foreign agents' participating in elections as observers, authorized representatives, and proxies of candidates, which will also apply to persons included in the list of extremists and terrorists maintained by the Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring).
The bill proposes to prohibit people prosecuted under administrative articles on
foreign agents
elections
166
On amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Article 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/462337-8
under consideration
10/18/2023
Introduction of criminal liability for the illegal conduct of investigative actions on the territory of our country in criminal cases inspired abroad.
international cooperation
On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/460843-8
came into force
10/17/2023
12/15/2023
Among the amendments proposed by the authors of the document is a ban on organizations recognized as “undesirable” in Russia from becoming founders of NGOs or public associations.
Also within the framework of the draft law, it is proposed to introduce an amendment regulating the procedure for expelling from the governing body of an NGO a person in respect of whom a court decision has entered into force under an administrative or criminal “extremist” article.
extremism
foreign organizations
On introducing amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (clarification of responsibility for discrediting volunteer formations that assist in carrying out tasks assigned to the troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/445338-8
came into force
9/22/2023
12/12/2023
Article 207.3 of the Criminal Code on military “fakes” is going to be extended to “troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation.”
The same amendments are proposed to be made to Article 280.3 of the Criminal Code on repeated “discrediting” of the Russian military.
In addition, it is planned to add a mention of employees of the Russian Guard to Article 284.3 of the Criminal Code on “providing assistance in the execution of decisions” of the court in The Hague and other international auth
discreditation
On Amendments to the Federal Law "On Citizenship of the Russian Federation"
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/407652-8
declined
7/21/2023
Deprivation of citizenship by birth because of a criminal record for crimes that pose a "national security threat". Such crimes include, for example, desertion, discrediting the RF Armed Forces and calling for extremism.
citizenship
extremism
discreditation
On Amendments to Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/403956-8#bh_histras
adopted in the first reading
7/18/2023
It is proposed to introduce criminal liability for public justitfication of extremism or propaganda of extremism on a par with liability for calls to carry out extremist activities. In this case, public excuse of extremism will be understood as a public statement recognizing the ideology and practice of extremism as correct and in need of support and followers.
extremism
freedom of expression
On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/324172-8
came into force
5/15/2023
5/18/2023
A number of amendments have emerged to the draft law already passed in the first reading, which will also affect the Internet.
Initially, the draft law concerned elections in Russian-controlled territories of Ukraine, which the Duma has accepted as part of the Russian Federation, but most of the new amendments concern Russia as a whole.
One package of amendments concerns campaigning. In particular, for the first time, it introduces a ban on campaigning via Internet resources whose access is r
elections
On Establishing responsibility for the failure to comply within the prescribed time frame with a lawful order to eliminate violations of the legislation on foreign agents.
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/346781-8
came into force
4/26/2023
7/24/2023
The new part 40 of Article 195 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation provides administrative responsibility for the failure to comply within the prescribed time frame with a lawful order of a body exercising state control of compliance with the legislation on foreign agents (the Ministry of Justice of Russia) to eliminate violations of the legislation on foreign agents.
foreign agents
On Establishing responsibility for participation in the activities of a foreign non-profit nongovernmental organization, information on the structural subdivisions of which is missing from the register
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/346769-8
came into force
4/26/2023
7/24/2023
Supplements the CAO with Article 19.34.2, providing fines for participation in the activities of a foreign or international non-commercial non-governmental organization on the territory of the Russian Federation, information about the structural subdivisions of which is not in the register of branches and representative offices of international organizations and foreign non-commercial non-governmental organizations, if these actions do not contain signs of a criminally punishable act.
foreign organizations
On Amendments to Articles 13-2 and 30-1 of the Federal Law "On Non-Profit Organizations" regarding the establishment of the possibility for individuals and legal entities to participate in the activities of a foreign non-profit non-governmental organization after the entry of information on the structural subdivisions of such an organization in the register.
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/346588-8
came into force
4/26/2023
Participation of individuals and legal entities in the activities on the territory of the Russian Federation of a foreign non-commercial non-governmental organization is only possible after the entry into the register of information about the structural subdivisions of such an organization. Failure to do so will entail administrative or criminal liability for participating in the activities of such an organization on the territory of the Russian Federation.
foreign organizations
On Establishing criminal liability for organizing the activities of a foreign non-profit nongovernmental organization, the information on the structural subdivisions of which is not available in the register
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/346750-8
came into force
4/26/2023
7/24/2023
Supplementing the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation with Article 330.3 of the Criminal Code, providing liability for participation in the activities of a foreign or international non-profit non-governmental organization on the territory of the Russian Federation, information about the structural subdivisions of which is not in the register, previously administratively sentenced for a similar act or having a criminal record of committing a crime under Article 330.1, or Article 284.1 of the
foreign organizations
On Amendments to Articles 1 and 10 of the Federal Law "On the Control of Activities of Persons under Foreign Influence" and Article 2 of the Federal Law "On State Control (Oversight) and Municipal Control in the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/346727-8
came into force
4/26/2023
7/24/2023
Establishes the obligation of public authorities, organizations of all forms of ownership, as well as their officials, individuals, regardless of their citizenship or lack thereof, to consider the restrictions stipulated for foreign agents in carrying out their activities. The above-mentioned persons, while carrying out their activities, should not allow the foreign agent to violate the legislation on foreign agents, in particular, to contribute to violations by foreign agents of their obligatio
foreign agents
On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Article 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/232768-8
came into force
4/17/2023
4/18/2023
The law not only imposes life sentences under the article on treason, but also expands a number of articles of the Criminal Code, moreover it introduces a new article.
The authors of the amendments propose to introduce into the Criminal Code article "Assisting in the fulfillment of decisions of international organizations, in which the Russian Federation does not participate, or foreign government agencies" (Article 284.3 of the Criminal Code) - up to five years imprisonment.
The draft law als
ECHR
sanctions
high treason
diversions
On Amendments to Federal Act No. 120-FZ of 24 June 1999 "On the fundamentals of the system for the prevention of child neglect and juvenile delinquency"
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/333901-8
under consideration
4/11/2023
The proposed amendment extends the powers of Temporary Detention Centers to conduct "preventive conversations" aimed at identifying individuals involved in committing crimes and socially dangerous acts, as well as those involved in engaging minors in offenses and anti-social actions, including parents or legal representatives and other individuals. The term "socially dangerous acts" includes activities such as rallies or distributing anti-war leaflets, among others. Additionally, the centers wil
freedom of assembly
minors
On Amendments to the Federal Constitutional Law "On the Referendum of the Russian Federation"
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/332585-8
declined
4/10/2023
The document proposes to remove from the list of issues that cannot be put to a referendum - items on the early termination or extension of the term of office of the President, on the appointment, dismissal and powers of persons holding public office.
The draft law also proposes:
1) allowing referendums to be held within three months after martial law or a state of emergency is lifted.
2) a referendum can now be initiated by 500,000 citizens - previously there were 2 millions, also reducing the
elections
On Amendments to the Federal Law "On Military Duty and Military Service"
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/361804-7
came into force
4/10/2023
4/11/2023
Electronic summonses will be sent through "State Services," and strict measures will be implemented if the summons is not received. Additionally, a unified register of military registration will be introduced. If a person does not receive a summon or pretends not to receive one, he will be required to come voluntarily to the military commissariat within two weeks during the next call-up. If he fails to do so, he will receive a notification with the military commissar's digital signature that tra
mobilization
conscription
On Amendments to Article 22 of the Federal Law “On the Fundamentals of the System of Prevention of Child Neglect and Juvenile Delinquency”
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/330068-8
declined
4/5/2023
These amendments to the law allow placement of children in Temporary Detention Centers for repeated violations of the following articles of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation, even if children have not reached the age of responsibility under these articles: Part 1 of Article 11.1, Article 11.15, Part 1 of Article 11.17 (all of which concern conduct on railway transport and damage to tracks), Parts 1 and 2 of Articles 20.1, 20.2, 20.3 - 20.3.2, and Article 20.29. Lawmak
freedom of assembly
On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/329181-8
declined
4/4/2023
Dismissal of a criminal case of minor or medium gravity if a person chooses to volunteer for the war.
conscription
On Amendments to Articles 13.15 and 20.3-3 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/253972-8
came into force
3/1/2023
3/18/2023
Bill on punishment for discrediting participants in the military operation in Ukraine (PMC Wagner)
discreditation
fake news
17
On Amendments to article 15-1 of the Federal Law "On Information, Information Technologies, and Information Protection" and to article 4 of the Federal Law "On Mass Media" (with regard to specifying the information dissemination of which is prohibited in the Russian Federation)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/254073-8
came into force
12/8/2022
12/29/2022
Prohibition of information on ways and methods of homemade explosives and explosive devices, illegal manufacturing or alteration of weapons, main parts of firearms, as well as illegal manufacturing of ammunition for firearms
freedom of expression
blockings
On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Criminal-Procedural Code of the Russian Federation (with regard to establishing liability for subversion)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/253939-8
came into force
12/8/2022
12/29/2022
It is proposed to introduce the new articles 281.1 (Facilitation of subversive activities), 281.2 (Training for subversion) and 281.3 (Organization of a subversive community and attendance) into the Criminal Code.
Now the deputies want to punish not only saboteurs, but also their accomplices, organizers of sabotage actions, and, in some cases, those who justify them.
subversions
On Amendments to part 5 of article 13.15 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation (with regard to administrative liability for distribution of information in mass media containing instructions on illegal manufacturing of ammunition for firearms)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/253972-8
came into force
12/8/2022
3/18/2023
Prohibition of distribution of information about the illegal manufacture of ammunition for firearms
freedom of expression
On Amendments to article 6 of the Federal Law "On Counteraction to Legitimization (Laundering) of Incomes Received by Illegal Means, and Financing of Terrorism" (in terms of improving the mechanism of prevention and suppression of the legitimization of incomes received by illegal means, and financing of terrorism)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/254061-8
came into force
12/8/2022
12/29/2022
Blocking the accounts of people accused of "subversion" and under new subversive articles
subversions
On Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation (article 20.17)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/218161-8
came into force
10/21/2022
4/14/2023
Now it includes entry into "facilities of Russian Armed Forces, the federal executive body authorized to handle civil defense tasks, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Federal Security Service, the system of federal executive authority in the area of internal affairs, agencies and bodies of the penitentiary system of the Russian Federation, objects within the jurisdiction of federal executive authority in the field of mobilization readiness and mobilization”.
Illegal entry, theoretically, ma
mobilization
On Amendments to article 215-4 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/218171-8
came into force
10/21/2022
3/18/2023
Introduction of criminal responsibility for repeated illegal entry into
important state facilities, special loads and structures on communications protected by the National Guard of the Russian Federation.
mobilization
On Amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation regarding the prohibition of information promoting non-traditional sexual relations
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/165975-8
came into force
10/20/2022
12/5/2022
Amendments prohibiting the dissemination of information aimed at denying family values and promoting non-traditional sexual relations.
freedom of expression
media
LGBT
On Amendments to the Federal Law on "Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection" and certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation concerning prohibition of propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships and (or) preferences
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/217471-8
came into force
10/20/2022
12/5/2022
Prohibition of "materials promoting non-traditional sexual relationships and (or) preferences". During the second reading, the law was supplemented with a provision on the establishment of a separate organization authorized to proactively search for any "prohibited" content in general and assist in blocking it - or block it independently.
LGBT
freedom of expression
blockings
private life
On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (on the exclusion of commission of a crime by an internal affairs officer from the list of aggravating factors)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/215274-8
came into force
10/18/2022
Exclude the commission of an intentional crime by an internal affairs officer from the list of circumstances aggravating responsibility.
On Amendments to the Decree “On mobilization training and mobilization in the Russian Federation” (on the matter of performance of alternative civil service by civilians during mobilization)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/546749-7
came into force
10/13/2022
11/4/2022
Draft law on the military draft of civilians who have an unexpunged or unspent conviction for committing a serious crime. It is suggested to exclude Paragraph 4 of Article 17 of the Decree “On mobilization training and mobilization in the Russian Federation”.
Draft law #546749-7 has been being reviewed at the State Duma since 2018, however, this amendment was made to this Decree on October 13, 2022.
Furthermore, deputies suggest drafting civilians performing alternative service for civilian pe
mobilization
On Amendments to Article 15-3 of the Decree “On information, informational technologies and protection of information”
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/197914-8#bh_histras
came into force
9/20/2022
10/18/2022
Blocking of Internet resources that contain information on "financing of the enemy during an armed conflict, military operations, a counter-terrorist operation or other actions with the use of weapons and military equipment in which the Russian Federation takes part, as well as information on possible ways to carry out such financing"
freedom of expression
blockings
On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Article 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (in terms of clarifying responsibility for certain crimes against military service)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/160006-8
came into force
9/20/2022
9/24/2022
A number of new articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Among them are "Voluntary surrender" (Article 352.1, up to 10 years of imprisonment) and "Looting" (Article 356.1, up to 15 years).
According to the adopted law, the commission of a crime "during the period of mobilization or martial law, in wartime" was added to the list of aggravating circumstances. Besides that, the law increases the punishment to 10 years of imprisonment for unauthorized abandonment of a unit during mo
high treason
mobilization
martial law
On Amendments to the Article 1 of the Federal Law "On Countering Extremist Activity"
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/196548-8
adopted in the first reading
9/16/2022
The concept of extremist materials should be supplemented with the words "cartographic and other images and products challenging the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation".
freedom of expression
extremism
On Establishing responsibility for the mass distribution of materials classified as extremist in accordance with federal laws, as well as their production or storage
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/196560-8
came into force
9/16/2022
5/25/2023
The fine under Article 20.29 of the Code on Administrative Offenses is not only for materials listed as extremist but also for other materials classified as extremist in accordance with federal laws.
freedom of expression
extremism
On Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses (on clarification of the rules governing the liability of foreign agents)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/195145-8
came into force
9/14/2022
12/29/2022
Articles 19.7.5-2 — 19.7.5-4 and 19.34.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which previously regulated various aspects of violations of the activities of "foreign agents", will be replaced by a general article 19.34 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. It will be called "Violation of the procedure for the activities of a foreign agent" and will have nine parts. Fines for members of organizations - "foreign agents" under Article 19.34 of the Code of Administrative Offenses will be from 10
иностранные агенты и нежелательные организации
иностранное сотрудничество
international cooperation
foreign agents
106
On Amendments to Article 330 (1) of the Criminal Code to clarify responsibility for malicious evasion of obligations under the legislation of the Russian Federation in connection with the recognition of a person performing the functions of a foreign agent
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/195130-8
came into force
9/14/2022
12/29/2022
Expansion of the categories of persons who may be subject to criminal law under the new law on foreign agents. For example, failure to perform not only "by another person whose information is included in the register of foreign mass media performing the functions of a foreign agent" but by another person included in the register of foreign agents (i.e. now all categories)
foreign agents
international cooperation
On Amending Article 7 of the Federal Law "On State Support for Cinematography of the Russian Federation"
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/195377-8
under consideration
9/14/2022
Prohibition on concluding a state contract to support a film if the producer, distributor or broadcaster of the national film or at least one person who is a member of the staff or non-staff creative personnel of the film organization has been punished under Articles 20.3.3 or 20.3.4 - within one year from the date the decision enters into legal force or has an unexpunged and unspent convictions for committing crimes under Articles 207.3, 280.3 or 284.2
discreditation
fake news
sanctions
freedom of expression
культура
On Amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of improving the regulation on the foreign agent status)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/140449-8
came into force
6/9/2022
12/5/2022
The required technical amendments to the existing laws after the adoption of a new law on foreign agents, as well as unconstitutional changes to the law on rallies, limiting possible venues for public events.
freedom of assembly
foreign agents
international cooperation
On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and the Criminal-Procedural Code of the Russian Federation (with the aim of enhancing the legal protection of the national interests of the Russian Federation, the rights and liberties of the citizens from new forms of criminal activity and the threats to state security).
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/130406-8
came into force
5/25/2022
7/14/2022
Supplements:
- article 275 of the Criminal Code on treason with the offence of "defection during armed conflict", as well as offering a range of other reforms pertaining to armed conflict and confrontation between Russia and other countries;
- article 208 of the Criminal Code on unlawful armed formation with punishment for Russians who participate in military activity on the territory of another state with the aims that are contrary to the interests of Russia.
Introduces:
- article 275.2 of
high treason
international cooperation
symbolics
elections
On Amendments to the Criminal-Procedural Code of the Russian Federation (on the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/124013-8
came into force
5/16/2022
6/11/2022
Removes the possibility of reconsidering a sentence after ruling from the ECtHR. Adds an article on the non-execution of ECtHR rulings delivered after March 16 2022.
ECHR
On Amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation and invalidating certain provisions in the legislative acts of the Russian Federation (on the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/124020-8
came into force
5/16/2022
6/11/2022
The law states that the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, issued after March 16 2022, will not be fulfilled by the Russian Federation. To this end, the reform amends the laws "on the prosecution", "on the detention of suspects and those accused of criminal conduct", the Penal Code, "on compensation for violations of the right to legal proceedings within a reasonable time or the right to the enforcement of a judicial act within a reasonable time", Code of Administrative Legal Proc
ECHR
On the control of the activities of persons under foreign influence
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/113045-8
came into force
4/25/2022
7/14/2022
A full analysis of this law:
https://inoteka.io/ino/2022/06/30/gosduma-prinyala-novyy-zakon-ob-inostrannyh-agentah-chto-pomenyaetsya
foreign agents
international cooperation
On Amendments to the Article 201 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/102053-8
under consideration
4/7/2022
Introduction of criminal liability for the execution of sanctions against Russia by the executives of commercial and other organizations.
If persons performing managerial functions in a commercial or other organization use their powers in order to comply with foreign sanctions, such actions will be punished by a fine of up to one million rubles or imprisonment for up to 10 years with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for up to three years.
sanctions
On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of clarifying the procedure for disseminating information)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/101646-8
came into force
4/6/2022
7/14/2022
Amendments to several laws concerning the dissemination of information and mass media. Enables the Prosecutor-General to shut down mass media sources, and to initiate a prohibition of foreign media on the territory of Russia in response to foreign bans of Russian media, without judicial intervention.
A public authority will be able to demand that Roskomnadzor (The Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media) deem invalid the registration of any media
blockings
media
On Amendments the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/8791-8
came into force
3/21/2022
4/16/2022
Introduces responsibility for publicly equating the roles of the USSR and Germany in World War 2.
For publicly equating "the aims, decisions and actions of the heads of the USSR, as well as the command and military of the USSR, with the aims, decisions and actions of the heads of Nazi Germany, and for denying the decisive role of the Soviet people in defeating Nazi Germany and the humanitarian mission of the USSR in liberating European states" on the internet or in the media, citizens will fac
symbolics
On Amendments to the Articles 8.32 and 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/9732-8
came into force
3/18/2022
3/25/2022
Amendments to Article 20.3.3 - responsibility also comes for public actions, «aimed at discrediting the performance or actions of Russian Government authorities of their powers outside the territory of the Russian Federation»
discreditation
On Amendments to the Articles 150 and 151 of the Criminal-Procedural Code of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/9712-8
came into force
3/18/2022
3/25/2022
Amendments to article 207.3 – responsibility also comes for «public dissemination under the guise of reliable messages of knowingly false information containing information on the execution by Russian Federation government authorities of their powers outside the territory of the Russian Federation to protect the interests of the Russian Federation and its citizens, maintain international peace and security»
fake news
On Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/84631-8
came into force
3/10/2022
7/14/2022
The introduction of administrative responsibility for:
- failure by an operator of a search system to fulfil their obligation of informing users about the violation by a foreign person/organisation of Russian laws when the users inquire about such a person/organisation;
- failure by an operator of a search system to fulfil their obligation of ceasing to issue information about a foreign person/organisation that has been the subject of a decision on the application of an appropriate coercive me
blockings
internet regulation
international cooperation
On Amendments to the Articles 31 and 151 of the Criminal-Procedural Code of the Russian Federation.
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/464757-7
came into force
3/3/2022
3/4/2022
Introduction of article 207.3 on public dissemination under the guise of reliable messages of knowingly false information containing information on the execution by Russian Federation Military Forces, execution of government offices of their powers.
And 284.2 – appeals for the introduction of restrictive measures against the Russian Federation, citizens of the Russian Federation or Russian Federation legal entities.
fake news
sanctions
On Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation. (On the establishment of administrative liability for transactions or financial transactions in the interests of a legal entity with property obtained by criminal means, as well as for public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and for calls for the introduction of restrictive measures against the Russian Federation)
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/1197680-7
came into force
3/3/2022
3/4/2022
Introduced an article 20.3.3 – administrative responsibility for public actions aiming to discreditation of Russian Federation Military Forces action for the protection of Russian Federation and its citizens, maintain international peace and security.
And article 20.3.4 - Calls for the introduction of restrictive measures against the Russian Federation, citizens of the Russian Federation or Russian legal entities
discreditation
sanctions
On Citizenship of the Russian Federation
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/49269-8
came into force
12/29/2021
4/18/2023
It, among other things, expands the list of crimes, the commission of which entails the termination of acquired Russian citizenship.
"Along with terrorist crimes, the list includes some serious crimes against the state, as well as crimes in the sphere of trafficking narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances," the draft law says.
citizenship
On Amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation and invalidating certain provisions in the legislative acts of the Russian Federation (including improvements of existing laws about remote digital elections).
https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/40921-8#bh_histras
came into force
12/16/2021
3/14/2022
A complete report of (parliament) fractions to in-powered authorities and Central Elections Commission during the execution of events and elections (report about the organizing of congregation, conferences и and general meetings, the constitution etc., report changes of leaders)
Introducing to article 67 of the Federal Law a separate article about remote digital elections.