What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1880.
Coal mining reforms: worker support and mine closure funding
The act introduces new support rules for coal mine workers affected by restructuring and closure. Employees can receive mining leave, severance payments up to PLN 170,000 tax-free, or transfer to other mines. State funding for mine closures will come from budget subsidies and treasury securities until 2031.
Key points
Mine workers can choose mining leave up to 5 years or a one-time severance payment of PLN 170,000 exempt from income tax.
Mines can be transferred between companies free of charge, and methane can be extracted without permits during closure for safety reasons.
State will finance mine closures and employee benefits through budget subsidies and treasury securities through 2031.
Workers from closing mines get priority hiring at other supported mining companies.
Annual spending planned from PLN 65 million to PLN 2.2 billion between 2026 and 2035.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-12-04
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