A draft law proposing stricter liability for the illegal employment of foreign labor and unauthorized overseas recruitment of citizens of Kyrgyzstan has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan.
A draft law has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan proposing to make election day a paid non-working day for all employees during presidential and parliamentary elections. The initiative was introduced by Speaker of Parliament Marlen Mamataliev.
A draft law submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh proposes amendments to several legislative acts in the field of taxation and non-tax revenues, including the Tax Code, the Code on Non-Tax Revenues, the Code of Offenses, and other regulatory frameworks.
A draft law aimed at strengthening the protection of Kyrgyzstan’s water bodies has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh. The document proposes a sharp increase in fines for pollution of lakes and rivers, a ban on the destruction of sea buckthorn thickets in Issyk-Kul region, and tougher penalties for poaching.
A draft law aimed at attracting foreign teachers and strengthening the education system has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan.
A draft law introducing mandatory medical examinations for individuals planning to marry has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan.
A draft law proposing amendments to the Law «On External Migration» has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan. The changes aim to significantly simplify the procedure for obtaining residence permits.
A bill amending the law on the Constitutional Court, initiated by the President of Kyrgyzstan, has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to the Law «On the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic.»
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law amending the Law «On the State Civil Service and Municipal Service.»
President Sadyr Japarov signed amendments to the Law «On Internal Migration,» introducing simplified registration procedures for certain categories of citizens.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to the Law «On the Status of a Deputy of the Zhogorku Kenesh.»
President Sadyr Japarov has signed amendments to the Law «On the Diplomatic Service of the Kyrgyz Republic.» The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on April 22, 2026.
In accordance with the adoption of the Law «On Livestock Breeding in the Kyrgyz Republic,» the country plans to develop a unified state information system aimed at digitalizing livestock breeding. The Ministry of Agriculture reported.
United Nations experts have expressed concern over the advancement in Kyrgyzstan of a draft law that, in their view, could lead to state discrimination against transgender and gender-diverse people and significantly restrict their fundamental rights and freedoms.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh a draft law on ratification of an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China on a concessional loan to finance Kyrgyzstan’s share in China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway project. The document is proposed for expedited consideration.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a new road safety law introducing several major changes for motorists, electric scooter users, and motorcycle owners. Among the most significant measures are restrictions for individuals with unpaid traffic fines, mandatory registration of scooters, and the introduction of special number plates for electric vehicles.
Kyrgyzstan is planning to legalize the hookah business. If the relevant draft law is adopted, the annual license fee for establishments could amount to around 150,000 soms. This was announced during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Social Security, Migration, Women’s and Family Affairs, where amendments to legislation were discussed.
Kyrgyzstan needs regulated labor migration as the country faces a growing shortage of workers. At the same time, foreign nationals who violate the law must be deported regardless of their citizenship.
Officials in Kyrgyzstan are now prohibited from requiring citizens to submit documents that are already available in government electronic databases. President Sadyr Japarov has signed the Law «On Services Provided by State Bodies and Local Government Authorities.»