A total legal reset: Every new law and change coming to Czechia in 2026

The year 2026 marks a historic turning point for Czechia. This isn’t just a year of minor administrative updates; it is a total legal reset that will fundamentally change how we live, work, and interact with the state.

From the digital transformation of the healthcare system and the arrival of an EU-mandated AI Bill of Rights to the most significant welfare overhaul in decades, the reforms arriving this year are both personal and profound.

Whether you are navigating the new “super-benefit” system, preparing for the winter school enrollment shift, or exploring the first legal paths for magic mushroom therapy, the 2026 landscape requires a new roadmap. We’ve compiled the definitive guide to the laws and regulations that will reshape your life in Czechia this year.

New protections against digital abuse, redefined domestic violence laws, the arrival of EU-mandated pay transparency, full recognition of foreign same-sex marriages, easier divorce, and a historic ban on physical punishment of children.

The full implementation of the landmark Asylum and Migration Act means streamlined 90-day permit processing, new long-term residency paths for Ukrainian refugees, and tighter enforcement of mandatory integration requirements.

Significant updates to the Labour Code and the finalization of EU transparency rules: a record increase in the minimum wage, new rights to salary information for all workers, and stricter registration requirements for both local and foreign employees.

The total digital transformation of patient records, a major overhaul of dental coverage, including free white fillings, and a shift toward mandatory preventive care to unlock insurance bonuses.

Tighter borrowing limits for property investors, the full rollout of the Housing Support Act, and adjusted financial responsibilities for tenants regarding utilities and minor repairs.

The largest overhaul of the Czech welfare state in decades: the merger of four major benefits into a single “super-benefit,” doubled support for parents of multiples, and a new financial stipend for student-parents.

Earlier enrollment deadlines for the 2026/27 school year, a new legal guarantee for three-year-old preschool spots, and stricter rules for school deferrals.

Driving becomes more digital in 2026: licenses now offer home delivery, seniors gain five extra years before their first mandatory check, and highway prices see a small inflationary increase.

Standardized insurance summaries to eliminate hidden exclusions, new “name-check” verification for bank transfers to block fraud, and stricter bans on manipulative “greenwashing” and deceptive online sales tactics.

The staggered rollout of the EU AI Act hits a significant milestone in 2026. This isn’t just for tech companies; it’s about protecting private citizens from “high-risk” technology.