# Romanian legislative developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-legislative-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-27T06:26:03.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Romanian Senate has been advancing various legislative initiatives. One measure involves a bill to require public institutions to provide digital expiration alerts via SMS or email at least 30 days before administrative documents, such as driver’s licenses and permits, expire. This initiative aims to reduce bureaucracy and help citizens avoid penalties.

Additionally, the Senate adopted a draft law to extend the ban on the acquisition, installation, and use of software and services originating from the Russian Federation in public institutions until December 31, 2035. The measure, intended to protect critical IT infrastructure from hybrid threats and cyberattacks related to the war in Ukraine, covers security tools including antivirus applications, firewalls, and VPN services.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Romania Senate extends ban on Russian software until 2035

The Romanian Senate approved a bill extending the ban on using Russian-origin cybersecurity software and services in public institutions until the end of 2035 to protect national digital infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-senate-extends-ban-on-russian-software-until-2035

### 2026-10-18: Romanian Senate adopts bill for digital expiration alerts

The Romanian Senate adopted a bill requiring public institutions to notify citizens via SMS or email 30 days before administrative documents, such as licenses, expire.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-senate-adopts-bill-for-digital-expiration-alerts

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