ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 30. Kazakhstan
plans to draft 12 new laws in 2026, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov
said at a government meeting, Trend reports via the government's press service.
Bektenov said that the government’s legislative agenda for next
year would prioritize areas critical to economic development,
social protection, and industrial policy.
One of the key initiatives will be further reform of state
property management, including setting clear limits on the state’s
role in the economy and formalizing governance requirements.
“We will continue work on strengthening the legal framework to
better protect workers’ rights and reinforce the social security
system,” Bektenov said.
He added that the government is also preparing legislative
initiatives to support the development of the oil and gas chemical
industry, aiming to introduce a more systematic and comprehensive
approach to the sector.
During the meeting, Justice Minister Yerlan Sarsembayev said
that 5 bills are expected to be submitted to Parliament in the
first half of the year, with seven more in the second half.
Sarsembayev also noted that the 2025 legislative plan had been
fully implemented. Special attention was given to socially
significant initiatives, with 5 laws passed by Parliament and
forwarded for signing by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. These
include laws on crime prevention and on banking and banking
activities.
Furthermore, the president has already signed 3 laws, including
amendments to mandatory health insurance and the national budget
for the next 3 years. Currently, 14 bills are under consideration
by the Mazhilis (lower house of Parliament).
Following the meeting, the government’s 2026 legislative work
plan was approved.
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