Legislation

Argentina's government political table met for more than two hours, focused on Manuel Adorni's judicial situation. The group decided to send new bills to Congress.

May 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A Bogotá court admitted a group action in August 2025 against more than 50 financial entities for alleged harm caused by delays in applying the 4x1000 tax reform.

Utah will become the first US state to prohibit using VPNs to bypass age-verification requirements on websites. Senate Bill 73 takes effect on Wednesday and holds sites liable for users masking their location while in the state. Privacy advocates warn of widespread disruptions to internet access.

May 03, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The House of Representatives is set to advance two key Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council priority measures for final approval as session resumes today. House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos identified them as the National Land Use Act and amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act. He also urged fast-tracking the Kalinga Act.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed the circulation of a draft bill to make South Africa's National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) accessible to the public. The move responds to long-standing calls from activists and addresses concerns over child protection. The amendments await a constitutionality review.

April 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan told lawmakers on Monday that the government plans to table a bill by year-end to standardise regulation of future mass transit projects, including Kai Tak and East Kowloon. The framework would use open tenders to enhance service quality and empower the Executive Council to grant franchises while penalising non-compliant operators. Lawmakers have raised concerns over fares and long-term service quality.