The Haryana Vidhan Sabha passed four significant bills during its Budget Session, including the Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Body Bill, 2025, Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents Bill, 2025, Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Bill, 2025, and Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Amendment Bill, 2025. Additionally, the Haryana Horticulture Nurseries Bill, 2025, and the Aparna Institution (Taking Over of Management and Control) Bill, 2025, were introduced.
Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Body Bill, 2025
This bill upholds the dignity of the deceased by ensuring a respectful and timely final disposal of dead bodies. It aligns with Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which extends the right to dignity even after death. The law also prohibits using dead bodies for protests or agitations. In cases where family members refuse to perform last rites, the responsibility will fall on public authorities.
Haryana Registration and Regulation of Travel Agents Bill, 2025
Aimed at curbing fraudulent immigration practices, this bill introduces regulations for travel agents to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in their operations. It addresses the exploitation of unemployed youth who fall victim to unregistered agents promising easy overseas employment and education opportunities. The legislation establishes a legal framework to monitor, regulate, and penalize unlawful activities in the travel industry.
Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Bill, 2025
This bill modernizes the outdated gambling laws by addressing contemporary forms of betting, including online and electronic gambling. It seeks to prevent public gambling, regulate betting in sports and elections, and impose stricter penalties on those running illegal gambling operations. By updating gambling laws, the state aims to protect citizens from financial exploitation.
Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Amendment Bill, 2025
This amendment revises the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024, to address concerns regarding the calculation of service tenure. Previously, contractual employees had to complete 240 working days within a calendar year for their service to be recognized. The amendment modifies this requirement to 240 working days within any one-year period, ensuring fair consideration of service tenure. The change, originally introduced through an ordinance in January 2025, was approved to reduce uncertainty and safeguard employment rights.
These legislative measures reflect the state’s commitment to governance reforms, social welfare, and regulatory improvements across various sectors.