News Center- The Iranian parliament has passed a proposed bill toughening penalties for women and girls, who defy the country’s hijab law on Wednesday.

Today, the bill was passed in the parliament with 152 votes in favor, 34 against and seven abstentions. Now, the bill requires approval from Iran's Guardian Council to enter into force.

The bill was prepared after the “Jin, Jiyan, Azadî” uprising that started in Iran and Rojhelat Kurdistan following the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini in custody by Iran’s so-called “morality police” on September 16, 2022.

According to the bill, women and girls, who defy the hijab law, will be first ‘warned’ by SMS or similar methods. Women and girls who do not comply with the hijab law for the second time by ignoring the warning will be fined. If they do not pay the fine in one month, the amount will be automatically deducted from their bank accounts. If the warning is ignored for the fourth time, the judiciary will file a lawsuit against women and girls or they will be arrested.

Businesses

The bill also includes articles about businesses in Iran. According to the bill, businesses such as stores, restaurants and cafes may be temporarily sealed if they do not comply with the Hijab law. According to the bill, those engaging in social, political, cultural, and artistic or sports activities will face penalties or fines if they do not comply with the hijab law. The bill also says that anyone who “mocks” the hijab on social media or otherwise will be fined and can face a ban on leaving the country for up to two years.