Legislative Chamber Approves Law on Expanding Social Support for the Population

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In its first reading, the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis conceptually considered a draft law aimed at supporting citizens in need of social protection.

The country is consistently implementing measures to strengthen social protection, expand the scope and types of social services provided by the state. This draft law is intended to further reinforce the system of social support for the population.

The document provides for the right to free use of urban public transport for individuals with Group I disabilities, one accompanying person, as well as citizens equated with World War II veterans. In this way, social protection is enhanced and the range of state-provided social services is expanded.

Additionally, the law stipulates that state authorities and their officials may intervene in the economic activities of individuals and legal entities engaged in passenger and freight transportation by road, and may involve employees of these organizations in other tasks, only in cases of natural or man-made emergencies and the introduction of the corresponding regime.

During the discussions, deputies raised a number of questions regarding certain provisions of the draft law and made suggestions and comments for its further improvement.

The draft law was adopted by deputies in its second reading.