Ukraine‘s Parliament Approves Bill to Give 50% Discount on Fines for Unverified Military Personnel Data
In a move to boost Ukraine’s military preparedness, the Verkhovna Rada has supported a bill in the first reading that offers a 50% discount on fines for unconfirmed personal data of military personnel and reservists. The bill, numbered 12093, passed with a majority of 231 votes.
As of the end of 2024, over 6 million Ukrainian military personnel have not updated their contact details, including mobile phone numbers, email addresses, and residential addresses, as required by the law on strengthening mobilization. Failure to update these details within 60 days is considered an administrative offense, with fines ranging from 17,000 to 25,500 Ukrainian hryvnias (UAH).
The law aims to address data gaps in the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Soldiers, and Reserve Servicemen ("Oberіg"), which hampers mobilization efforts. The bill proposes allowing military personnel and reservists to voluntarily update their data and pay a reduced fine of 50% of the minimum prescribed amount (8,500 UAH), at their own initiative through the "Rizov+" system.
Under the provisions of the draft law, members of Parliament expect a large number of people to avail the opportunity, with the process facilitated through the Electronic Cabinet, offering a 50% discount on the administrative fine. The authors of the bill are members of Parliament’s committee on law enforcement activities.
