Assistance in abortion, limits on doctors' earnings, new tax threshold. The Senate has decided.
The Senate approved a bill decriminalizing assistance in abortion, removing criminal liability for aiding in illegal terminations. The vote was 56 in favor and 34 against. The bill will now be sent to President Karol Nawrocki. Additionally, the Senate supported a bill regulating doctors' salaries and working hours, with amendments to remove restrictions on working for the National Health Fund. The new law limits doctors' working hours and sets a maximum hourly wage. The Senate also passed a law regarding the status of judges appointed between 2018 and 2026, which may face a presidential veto. Lastly, a bill extending the operation of hospital networks until 2029 was approved, ensuring financial security for hospitals during restructuring processes.
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