What it is
Bill would extend social aid and eviction protection through October 2021
Amendments step 3 of 7 · UnfinishedIt is a government bill. Introduced by the Government. It was introduced on 13 September 2021. Introduced by: Gobierno.
Official title: Government bill to adopt social protection measures to address situations of social and economic vulnerability (originating from Royal Decree-Law 16/2021, of August 3).
Source: Congreso de los Diputados, file 121/000069· updated 11 Nov
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- The bill would extend until October 31, 2021 the guarantee that electricity, natural gas and water supplies cannot be cut off for vulnerable consumers, and would extend until that date the right of certain groups to receive the electricity 'Bono social A discount on the electricity bill for low-income or vulnerable households.' discount.
- It would extend until October 31, 2021 the suspension of eviction and removal proceedings against households in economic vulnerability who have no housing alternative, following the procedures already in place, including the social services report.
- Also until October 31, 2021, it would keep the extraordinary extension of up to six months for rental contracts on primary residences expiring in that period, under the same terms as the current contract, unless the parties agree otherwise.
- The bill would extend until October 31, 2021 the possibility for vulnerable tenants to ask a landlord that is a company or public housing entity, or a large landlord (more than ten properties), for an extraordinary temporary deferral of rent payments.
- Landlords and property owners affected by the suspensions could apply for the economic compensation provided until November 30, 2021, and the deadlines in the procedure for recognizing these compensations by the autonomous communities are adjusted.
- It would extend until October 31, 2021 the status of essential services for protection and assistance services for victims of gender violence Violence a woman suffers from a current or former partner because she is a woman., such as shelters or 24-hour legal advice.
Who it affects
- Vulnerable consumers of electricity, gas and water: Their supply cannot be cut off until October 31, 2021, and they can keep receiving the electricity 'bono social' discount.
- Tenants in economic vulnerability: They can request suspension of their eviction, a six-month extension of their rental contract, or a rent deferral if the landlord is a large landlord or a public entity.
- Landlords and property owners affected by the suspensions: They can apply for economic compensation until November 30, 2021.
- Victims of gender violence: Protection and assistance services for victims remain essential services until October 31, 2021.
Words worth knowing
- Bono social
- A discount on the electricity bill for low-income or vulnerable households.
- Lanzamiento
- The physical removal of a person from a home, usually after an eviction.
- Gran tenedor
- A large landlord: an individual or company owning more than ten urban properties, excluding garages and storage rooms, or more than 1,500 square meters built.
- Condonación
- Full or partial forgiveness of a debt, in this case of rent payments.
- gender violence
- Violence a woman suffers from a current or former partner because she is a woman.
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Where it stands
How far did it get?
It took 3 of 7 steps. It reached Amendments, and today it is unfinished.
- Introduced13 September 2021Someone registers the text in the Congreso.
- Admitted21 September 2021The Bureau of the Congreso accepts it and, for a members’ bill, the plenary decides whether to consider it.
- Amendments24 September 2021Groups propose changes.
- Committeenot reachedA committee goes through the text in detail.
- Plenarynot reachedAll 350 deputies vote.
- Senatenot reachedThe Senate can pass it, amend it or veto it.
- BOEnot reachedIt is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and comes into force.
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Was there a plenary vote?
We have no plenary vote linked to this law in the Congreso’s data.
What happens next
What happens now?
The legislature ended before it finished. To go on, someone would have to introduce it again in the new Cortes.
It has not been presented again yet.
Sources
Where does all this come from?
- Congreso de los Diputados, file 121/000069
Official title, type, author, dates and stage.
Retrieved 11 November 2026
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