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Amnesty for Poles who fought in Ukrainian armed forces

The law exempts Polish citizens from criminal liability for serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces without military authorization since April 2014. Those covered by the amnesty must report to the Ministry of National Defense within 6 months of returning to Poland.
Key points
Complete discontinuation of criminal and misdemeanor proceedings for unauthorized service in the Ukrainian army.
Removal of convictions from the National Criminal Register – sentences are legally erased.
Mandatory reporting obligation: returning soldiers must inform the Ministry of National Defense of their service dates within 6 months, with penalties up to 2 years imprisonment for failure.
Service information is shared with intelligence agencies and military recruitment centers.
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2026-02-13
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o niekaraniu ochotników broniących wolności i niepodległości Ukrainy.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1196
Process start date: 2025-04-23
Voting date: 2026-02-13
Voting no: 63
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Amnesty for Poles who fought in Ukrainian armed forces

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1196.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Complete discontinuation of criminal and misdemeanor proceedings for unauthorized service in the Ukrainian army.
  • Removal of convictions from the National Criminal Register – sentences are legally erased.
  • Mandatory reporting obligation: returning soldiers must inform the Ministry of National Defense of their service dates within 6 months, with penalties up to 2 years imprisonment for failure.
  • Service information is shared with intelligence agencies and military recruitment centers.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-07.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1196

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