New rules for bodies of self-organization of the population: what deputies are proposing

Published 2026-10-12

Important legislative changes regarding bodies of self-organization of the population (OSN) are being considered in Ukraine. A group of people's deputies has submitted a draft law aimed at updating the current legislation and making the activities of such bodies more effective in modern conditions.

Bodies of self-organization of the population are representative bodies created by residents of a specific territory, such as buildings, streets, or neighborhoods. They help citizens participate in resolving local issues, cooperate with authorities, and improve the amenities of their territories.

The new version of the law is part of Ukraine's European integration course. It is aimed at adapting Ukrainian legislation to European standards of democracy and local self-government. The authors of the initiative believe that the updated rules will help make the interaction between the government and the community more transparent and simpler.

Experts from Transparency International Ukraine have already begun analyzing this document. They are studying how exactly the proposed changes will affect the rights of residents and whether they will help avoid bureaucratic obstacles in the work of public initiatives.

Currently, the draft law is at the discussion stage. It is expected that after the adoption of the new regulations, Ukrainians will have more opportunities to influence the development of their cities and villages, which is an important step for the development of civil society in Ukraine.

Sources: Transparency International Ukraine

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