The State Duma Council determined that July 22 would be the date for… (мера · россия · наказание)
The State Duma Council determined that July 22 would be the date for considering draft laws in their second reading regarding the introduction of temporary restrictive measures against individuals hiding abroad and evading punishment. The Chairman of the State Duma emphasized that possible measures could include suspending registration of property rights in Russia, freezing and blocking funds, restricting the right to manage vehicles, prohibiting registration as an individual entrepreneur (IP), and others.
Consensus
- The State Duma will consider legislation on 22 July regarding temporary restrictive measures for individuals who have fled abroad to avoid punishment.
- The proposed measures apply to citizens convicted of crimes or administrative offenses against state security, including calls to undermine Russia's territorial integrity, impose sanctions, discredit the military, and violate foreign agent laws.
- Measures may include suspension of property registration rights in Russia, freezing and blocking financial assets and other property, restrictions on vehicle use, denial of electronic government services, and bans on registering as an individual entrepreneur.
- The decision was announced by Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin.
Points of divergence
- Starting from 1 September 2026, relocations will face serious consequences for non-payment of taxes and fines, including asset seizure until full payment is made. — vesti
- The law includes provisions that could lead to the confiscation of property from Russian celebrities such as Alla Pugacheva and her husband Maxim Galkin, who are labeled as foreign agents and included in terrorist/extremist lists. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- The State Duma will consider restrictions for criminals evading punishment — Вести
- State Duma to consider draft laws on restrictions for hiding relokants — Вечерняя Москва
- State Duma Council sets July 22 for second reading of bills on introducing temporary restrictive measures against persons hiding abroad and evading punishment — Государственная Дума
- Legislation restricting those hiding abroad from punishment to be considered Wednesday — Интерфакс