The Russian State Duma is advancing a bill that would restrict… (запрет · менять · паспорт)
The Russian State Duma is advancing a bill that would restrict rights of Russian citizens who have left the country for political reasons, including blocking access to banks, preventing passport renewal abroad, freezing assets, and banning property transactions. The law would take effect immediately upon signing.
Consensus
- The State Duma is considering a bill targeting Russian citizens who have left the country for political reasons.
- The proposed law includes restrictions on accessing banks.
- The law would prevent passport renewal and consular services abroad.
- The law would freeze assets, including money and property in Russia.
- The law would ban all transactions involving real estate.
- The bill has been strengthened by the second reading, with broader penalties added.
- The law will take effect immediately upon signing, without a delayed implementation period.
Points of divergence
- The initial version of the project included the annulment of driver's licenses and prohibition on vehicle registration in Russia. — tvrain
- The bill specifically targets individuals who 'evade punishment' for political offenses such as being labeled 'foreign agents', involvement with 'undesirable' organizations, calls for sanctions, or discrediting the army. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- State Duma aims to ban passport changes and block bank access for Russians who left abroad on political grounds — Дождь
- State Duma wants to ban passport changes and block bank access for Russians who left abroad on political grounds — Дождь (Telegram)