On February 4, 2026, the initiative was introduced. The authors of…
On February 4, 2026, the initiative was introduced. The authors of the draft law proposed establishing a separate federal law on 'Countering Stalking,' introducing concepts such as 'stalking,' 'protection order,' 'stalker,' and 'person subjected to stalking.'
Consensus
- Deputies from the 'New People' faction led by Ksenia Gorokhova submitted a revised bill to protect citizens from stalking.
- The bill defines stalking as systematic surveillance and unwanted contact, including online communication.
- A victim of stalking could apply to court for a protective order restricting the stalker's access and contact.
- If adopted, the law would come into force on January 1, 2027.
Points of divergence
- The bill was first introduced in December 2025 and rejected by the Duma Committee on Security due to lack of government feedback. It was reintroduced in February 2026. — kommersant
- The initial version of the bill was submitted in July 2024 but failed during second reading. A previous attempt was made on February 4, 2026. The proposal includes establishing a separate Federal Law 'On Counteracting Stalking' and introducing specific legal definitions. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- The State Duma has refined the bill on protection against stalking — Коммерсантъ
- The State Duma has refined the bill on protecting citizens from stalking — Ведомости