The Russian State Duma resumed consideration of a bill imposing… (чтение · законопроект · находиться)
The Russian State Duma resumed consideration of a bill imposing temporary restrictive measures on Russian citizens abroad who evade punishment for criminal or administrative convictions. The legislation includes provisions to block access to bank apps and online services, prohibit real estate transactions, and enforce debt collection from frozen assets.
Consensus
- The State Duma resumed consideration of the bill on temporary restrictive measures against Russian citizens abroad who evade punishment.
- The law applies to Russian citizens who have been convicted in criminal or administrative cases and are located outside Russia.
- The second reading is scheduled for July 22.
- The law would come into force immediately after official publication.
- The Ministry of Justice will maintain the registry of individuals subject to the law.
- Banks must block access to mobile applications and online banking portals for those under the law.
- There will be a ban on real estate transactions, including returning documents without review by Rosreestr.
- Court costs and damages may be recovered from frozen funds or income deposited into a special account.
Points of divergence
- The bill was initially expected to come into force on March 1, 2026, but the revised version states it will take effect upon official publication. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- In the first reading, passed in December 2025, there was no provision for recovering court costs and damages from frozen assets or a special account; this was added during the second reading. — meduza
Coverage (2 sources)
- State Duma returns to draft law on sanctions against Russians abroad and evading punishment — SOTAvision
- State Duma resumes consideration of law against Russians criticizing authorities abroad; they will be banned from selling property and making bank transfers — Meduza