A special act on aid for refugees adopted by the Sejm

439 deputies voted for the bill, 12 (almost the entire Confederation) against the bill, and 3 abstained.

The most controversial was the provision of "impunity plus", i.e. the provision in the draft exempting officials from criminal liability, including during a natural disaster, state of emergency, but also in an epidemic threat and a pandemic state. Ultimately, it was the amendment that was rejected.

The act is to regulate the legality of the stay of Ukrainians who have crossed the border since February 24, the day of Russia's attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian refugees who came to Poland will also be able to obtain a PESEL number after confirming their identity, and their stay in our country will be considered legal for 18 months (with the possibility of extension). Ukrainians whose stay in Poland will be legalized will be able to gain access to healthcare. Access to the public health care system will apply on the same terms as Poles, and the Ukrainian National Health Fund will pay for medical services (with refinancing from the state budget). According to the project, Ukrainian pupils and students will be able to continue their education in Polish schools and universities. The changes make it possible to establish additional branches of schools that will provide education for Ukrainian citizens. Ukrainian academic teachers will also be able to be employed at Polish universities. The Act broadly opens the labor market to refugees (including doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives, on terms similar to those introduced during the pandemic).