Laws

Legislative Decree No. 144-2026 — Budget Allocation to the Capuchin Franciscan Order Our Lady of Hope - House of Mary

Legislative Decree No. 148-2026 — Temporary Amnesty Regime on Late Interest and Fines of the Superior Court of Accounts

Legislative Decree No. 149-2026 — Tax Exemption for Vehicle Acquisition by the Municipality of Nueva Frontera

Legislative Decree No. 146-2026 — Law for the Declaration of Tourist and Cultural City to the Municipality of Campamento

Legislative Decree No. 150-2026 — Reform to the Law of the National Mechanism for Prevention Against Torture

Special Legislative Decree for Extraordinary Temporary Regularization and Cleanup of Unusable Municipal Property

Legislative Decree No. 141-2026 — Reform to Article 2-A of Decree No. 77-2014 - Allocation for Civic Week of Olanchito

Legislative Decree No. 163-2026 — Approval of Financing Agreement No. 80480-HN with the International Development Association

Honduras approves a $125 million loan from the International Development Association to finance fuel price stabilization programs, electricity subsidies, and social measures. The money will help protect the population from high international energy prices and maintain the country's economic stability.

Legislative Decree No. 162-2026 — Approval of Loan Contract No. 6144/BL-HO between the Republic of Honduras and the Inter-American Development Bank

Honduras approves a $100 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank to strengthen public finances. The funds will be used for fiscal reforms that improve transparency, spending efficiency, and tax collection, aiming for economic stability and inclusive growth.

Legislative Decree No. 161-2026 — Reform to Articles of Decree No. 62-2026 on Budget Provisions for 2026

This decree reforms the 2026 budget to authorize key spending changes: telecommunications operators must contribute 1% of revenues for digital projects, 1.3 billion lempiras are allocated to subsidize urban transport, funds are created for rural electrification, and improvements are mandated in the distribution of teachers and doctors based on local needs. It affects telecommunications operators, public transport users, rural communities without electricity, and health and education sectors.

Legislative Decree No. 142-2026 — Authorization of Budget Modifications through Internal Transfer for SEMUJER

This decree authorizes SEFIN to transfer 26 million lempiras within SEMUJER's budget, reducing transfers to Santa Bárbara and increasing funds for consulting services and construction supervision. It benefits SEMUJER to strengthen its institutional management without increasing the total budget.

Legislative Decree No. 128-2026 — Law on Financial Relief for Agricultural Producers

This law allows Honduran farmers to renegotiate their debts with the agricultural development bank (BANADESA) at very low rates (maximum 2% annually) and long terms (up to 15 years). Farmers can refinance overdue credits, access new loans after regularization, and the government subsidizes up to 80% of agricultural insurance for basic crops like corn, rice, and beans, aiming to reactivate production and ensure national food security.

Legislative Decree No. 109-2026 — Approval of Consulting Services Contracts and Public Works of PROMINE, CONVIVIR, PAPSH and PRE Programs

This decree approves 15 public works and consulting contracts by the Honduran State for educational infrastructure, water and sanitation projects financed with international credits. It benefits communities through school construction and repair, water system expansion, and training, ensuring the continuity of investments that will extend through 2026.

Legislative Decree No. 138-2026 — Approval of Contracts and Modifications of Consulting Services for Social Development Programs

This decree authorizes the government to change the executing entity for two loan programs from the Inter-American Development Bank (BID) aimed at social protection. It allows different institutions to manage these social development funds in an orderly manner for six months, complying with international legal requirements.

Legislative Decree No. 139-2026 — Approval of Contracts for the Project to Strengthen the Institutional and Operational Capacity of the Customs Administration

This decree approves five contracts for the Customs Strengthening Project funded with US$50 million from the IDB. The contracts include consulting for customs process reengineering (US$946,625), information security diagnosis (US$149,287), project evaluation, purchase of technology equipment, and external audit. These contracts extend into the next government period, requiring Congressional approval.

Legislative Decree No. 132-2026 — Approval of Road Infrastructure Contracts for the Municipality of the Central District

Legislative Decree No. 136-2026 — Approval of Public Works Contracts and Services of SEDECOAS and FHIS with Effects in Fiscal Year 2026

This decree approves three water and sanitation work contracts that SEDECOAS and FHIS will execute during 2026, financed with international loans from the IDB, World Bank, and KfW. It ensures the continuity of water infrastructure and road projects that benefit Honduran communities, preventing breaches with international financing agencies.

Legislative Decree No. 95-2026 — Approval of Amendment No. 1 Extending the Term of Contract No. SG-010-B/S-CISPN-2025 of the National Penitentiary Institute

The National Congress approves the extension of a contract deadline for the National Penitentiary Institute with Inversiones Salam company until March 15, 2026. The contract, for 84.9 million lempiras, is for supplying and installing X-ray scanners in penitentiary facilities. The extension is due to delays in manufacturing and international delivery of the equipment.

Legislative Decree No. 137-2026 — Approval of Amendments and Modifications to Educational and Hospital Infrastructure Contracts

This decree approves changes and adjustments to several school construction contracts in five departments of western Honduras and a neonatology ward at the Hospital Escuela. The changes allow the Secretary of State for Social Development to assume control of these projects instead of the Programa de la Red Solidaria, maintaining all rights and obligations to ensure the works continue and are completed properly.

Legislative Decree No. 119-2026 — Reform of Articles 8, 13, and 14 of Decree No. 59-2012, Law Against Human Trafficking

This law strengthens the Inter-institutional Commission Against Human Trafficking (CICESCT) by expanding its member institutions and participants. It increases the Board of Directors' powers for better administrative control and allows the President to directly appoint the Executive Secretary if public recruitment fails. It benefits trafficking victims by improving institutional coordination to combat this crime.

Legislative Decree No. 127-2026 — Law on Transparency and Centralized Registry of Beneficial Owners

This law creates a centralized registry where all companies and legal structures in Honduras must register and report who their true owners (ultimate beneficial owners) are. The National Banking and Insurance Commission administers this registry to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption. Companies that fail to comply will be fined.

Legislative Decree No. 127-2026 — Law on Transparency and Centralized Registry of Beneficial Owners

This law creates a centralized registry where companies, trusts, and other legal entities must identify and report their true owners or controllers (beneficial owners). The information is kept confidential and administered by the National Banking and Insurance Commission so authorities can investigate money laundering, terrorism financing, and corruption.

Legislative Decree No. 129-2026 — Exceptional, Temporary Administrative Regime for the Regularization, Registration and Registration of Firearms

This decree creates a temporary 12-month program that allows citizens to regularize unregistered commercial firearms. Interested parties must submit an application, provide clean criminal records, undergo ballistic inspection, and pay municipal fees. Regularization has only administrative effects and does not eliminate criminal liability for prior crimes or legalize previous illegal possession.

Legislative Decree No. 135-2026 — Interim Licenses and Appointments of Electoral and Transparency Officials

This decree grants unpaid temporary leaves to three electoral officials who are taking posts in foreign service, and temporarily appoints replacements to keep the National Electoral Council, Transparency Unit, and Electoral Court operating. It also permanently appoints a new electoral judge to fill the vacancy left by a death.