Members of Parliament supported amendments proposed by the Civic Coalition (KO) and Poland 2050-TD clubs. The amendment includes extending the legality of stay for Ukrainians.

381 MPs voted in favor of the amendment, with 19 against, and 20 abstained.

The adopted amendments include extending the deadline for submitting applications for conditional rights to practice as a doctor, dentist, nurse, or midwife by four months, as well as honoring certificates of citizens of a country that terminated an international agreement on their mutual recognition.

The Legislative Bureau of the Sejm and PiS MPs expressed doubts about the amendment, noting that it may exceed the scope of submission.

The amendment to the law on aid to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the armed conflict in that country includes, among other things, extending the legality of stay for Ukrainians with a UKR PESEL number until September 30, 2025, and linking welfare payments such as 800 plus with compulsory schooling for Ukrainian children from next year.

The regulation also extends access to health, family, and social benefits, benefits paid by the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), and the possibility of staying in collective accommodation facilities.

The law also introduces new rules for confirming the identity of Ukrainian citizens applying for a PESEL number. The only way to confirm identity will be by presenting a valid travel document.

The rule further states that starting on July 1, financing for housing and food assistance for Ukrainian refugees in exceptionally challenging circumstances will only be available in the event of a signed agreement with the relevant Regional Governor or a local government entity operating under the Regional Governor’s direction.

Furthermore, the law stipulates that benefits reimbursing private property owners for their out-of-pocket expenses for housing and food for war refugees will gradually phase out. Both the one-time 300 złoty cash benefit and the ability to finance photography services will end on July 1.

The amendment bill was developed by the Ministry of Interior and Administration in cooperation with, among others, the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy, the Ministry of Health, and the Chancellery of the Prime Minister.

The law, except for certain provisions, would come into force on July 1. Now it will go to the Senate for further deliberation.