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On August 11, 2026, Poland's Council of Ministers approved a draft law amending the Act on Copyright and Related Rights and the Act on Gambling Games. The Council of Ministers directed the draft legislation to the Sejm (lower house of parliament) on August 12, 2026. The draft law addresses modifications to both copyright protections and gambling regulation within Poland's legal framework. While the specific provisions of the amendment are contained within the legislative proposal, the dual focus on copyright and gambling legislation indicates coordinated regulatory development across these distinct policy areas. The involvement of the Council of Ministers in advancing this legislation through the parliamentary process reflects its status as a government priority. The draft legislation is now before the Sejm for consideration and debate. Parliamentary procedures will determine the timeline for further legislative action, including committee review, debate, and voting. The Sejm's treatment of the proposal will establish whether amendments proceed to the Senate for additional review or advance toward presidential consideration. Stakeholders in both the copyright and gambling sectors should monitor parliamentary developments as the legislation progresses through the legislative process. **Reference:** Official Gazette of the Ministry of Justice (Portal Gov.pl) – Draft Law on Amendment to the Act on Copyright and Related Rights and the Act on Gambling Games, August 12, 2026