Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts related thereto (561 SE) – third reading
Session: Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Date: 2025-05-21 17:30
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 7m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
The second agenda item concerned the third reading of bill 561, which addresses the amendment of the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities initiated by the Government of the Republic, and the amendment of other acts related to it. Helmen Kütt opened the debate on behalf of the Social Democratic Party faction; discussion arose following five Social Affairs Committee sessions and focuses on how to improve the system’s operation and reduce the burden on families where specialized care services are currently inadequate. The bill did not add or reduce the number of specialized care service places, but has attempted to address concerns and allow 16-year-olds to apply for the service; questions were also raised regarding the sustainability of state funding and the accessibility of services.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 561 was passed as law with the final vote: 75 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was P8tEHy2zY2A, who delivered several substantial presentations during the debates of the third reading. He is a member of parliament and his political position is other (not directly defined with a left- or right-wing label). His presentations reflected the technical and financing nuances of the bill and emphasized the importance of cooperation and transparent decision-making.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi opens the debate on the second agenda item, concerning the third reading of Draft Act 561, which addresses the amendment of the Social Benefits for Disabled Persons Act and related legislation, and invites Helmen Kütt to speak on behalf of the SDE faction.
Helmen Kütt
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Helmen Kütt requests three minutes of extra time.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The speech lasts eight minutes.
Helmen Kütt
Profiling Sotsiaaldemokraatliku Erakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Helmen Kütt stated that the bill, which is currently in its third reading, will increase the availability of special welfare services, as 16-year-olds can now submit applications. However, the primary concerns remain the shortage of service places and insufficient funding, which requires approximately 25–30 million in additional funds, and the government and the Ministry of Social Affairs must continue to take active steps and engage stakeholders.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi concludes the discussions and recommends preparing for and conducting the final vote on Draft Act 561, calling on colleagues to take a stand and vote on Draft Act 561—the bill initiated by the Government of the Republic concerning the amendment of the Social Benefits for Disabled Persons Act and the amendment of other associated legislation.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
75 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, there were none against, and there were no abstentions; Bill 561 has been passed into law.