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Termination of the Ukrainian Special Act and New Temporary Protection Rules

The act terminates the existing special law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens and transfers its provisions to general regulations on temporary protection. From March 5, 2026, the rules for legal residence, access to benefits (e.g., 800+, family, social) and healthcare for refugees from Ukraine will change. It introduces new obligations, such as identity confirmation with a valid passport, and tightens control over benefit payments, linking them to actual residence in Poland.
Key points
End of the special act: Provisions on assistance to Ukrainian citizens are extinguished and replaced by amended general regulations on temporary protection.
New legal residence rules: The basis for legal residence becomes the EU Council decision on temporary protection, not the special act itself. Residence will be legal until the end of that decision's validity.
Obligation to confirm identity with a passport: Persons who obtained a PESEL number based on a declaration must confirm their identity with a valid passport by August 31, 2026. Failure to do so may result in losing UKR status and the right to legal residence.
Benefits only with UKR PESEL and while in Poland: Access to 800+, family, and social benefits will depend on having a PESEL number with UKR status. Benefit payments will be suspended if the person or child leaves Poland.
Changes in healthcare: Refugees with UKR PESEL retain the right to free healthcare, but with exclusions for spa treatment, IVF, endoprosthetics, and cataract removal.
New employer obligations: An employer hiring a person under temporary protection must notify the district labor office within 7 days.
Housing and social support: Assistance in the form of accommodation and meals will be limited to 60 days from entry and no longer than 12 months from the start of the conflict. Facilitations for occasional rental agreements were also introduced.
Care for unaccompanied children: The act regulates in detail the issues of temporary guardianship and the register of minor refugees staying in Poland without parents.
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2026-01-23
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o wygaszeniu rozwiązań wynikających z ustawy o pomocy obywatelom Ukrainy w związku z konfliktem zbrojnym na terytorium tego państwa oraz o zmianie niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2172
Process start date: 2026-01-20
Voting date: 2026-01-23
Voting no: 96
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Termination of the Ukrainian Special Act and New Temporary Protection Rules

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 2172.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • End of the special act: Provisions on assistance to Ukrainian citizens are extinguished and replaced by amended general regulations on temporary protection.
  • New legal residence rules: The basis for legal residence becomes the EU Council decision on temporary protection, not the special act itself. Residence will be legal until the end of that decision's validity.
  • Obligation to confirm identity with a passport: Persons who obtained a PESEL number based on a declaration must confirm their identity with a valid passport by August 31, 2026. Failure to do so may result in losing UKR status and the right to legal residence.
  • Benefits only with UKR PESEL and while in Poland: Access to 800+, family, and social benefits will depend on having a PESEL number with UKR status. Benefit payments will be suspended if the person or child leaves Poland.
  • Changes in healthcare: Refugees with UKR PESEL retain the right to free healthcare, but with exclusions for spa treatment, IVF, endoprosthetics, and cataract removal.
  • New employer obligations: An employer hiring a person under temporary protection must notify the district labor office within 7 days.
  • Housing and social support: Assistance in the form of accommodation and meals will be limited to 60 days from entry and no longer than 12 months from the start of the conflict. Facilitations for occasional rental agreements were also introduced.
  • Care for unaccompanied children: The act regulates in detail the issues of temporary guardianship and the register of minor refugees staying in Poland without parents.

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 2026-07-16.

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