Asetusehdotukset
Asetusehdotukset are draft texts of regulations prepared by government ministries or other public authorities to regulate a matter through a binding regulatory act. They are the preparatory stage of an asetus and serve to translate policy decisions into concrete rules. They are distinct from laws (laki), which are typically enacted by the legislature, and from non-binding guidelines.
An asetusehdotus typically includes the proposed regulation text, the legal basis, the scope and definitions, obligations
Drafting is usually led by the responsible ministry or agency. The process may involve impact assessments,
In the European Union, asetusehdotus can refer to the Commission’s proposal for a Regulation. Such proposals
Transparency: draft texts and impact assessments are commonly made available to the public during consultation and