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Bill to restructure debts of tradespeople affected by the 6 February earthquakes is before committee

The bill, first signed by CHP Hatay Member of Parliament Nermin Yıldırım Kara, aims to restructure some debts of tradespeople affected by the 6 February 2023 earthquakes. The bill was submitted to the Speaker's Office on 23 October 2026 and on 27 October 2026 was referred to the Plan and Budget Committee as the lead committee and to the Industry, Trade, Energy, Natural Resources, Information and Technology Committee as an associated committee. It is currently at the committee stage and has not yet been adopted.

What does it mean?

A bill proposing new payment terms for some debts of small tradespeople and craftspeople who were hurt by the earthquake. The bill is currently waiting in committee, so it has not yet become law.

Who is affected?

Tradespeople and craftspeople affected by the 6 February earthquake