Overview
- The new decree law, effective January 1, 2026, modifies or eliminates 96 regulations and will be sent to the regional parliament for conversion into a bill.
- Building-license timelines for housing will be cut in half, according to Consell spokesperson Miguel Barrachina.
- The plan launches a system to control regulatory growth, mandates an AI review of the legal code, and requires each new rule to eliminate or simplify at least one existing norm.
- Public-transport fare reductions are extended to June 30, 2026, keeping free travel for children up to 14, a 50% youth discount, at least 40% off multi-ride passes, and set youth fares in Valencia (€14.90/month), Alicante (€10.60 for 30 trips), and Castellón (€12.75/month).
- Free passes for residents of municipalities hit by the October 2024 floods continue through December 31, 2026, with provisions to adjust regional discounts if state aid is approved and to compensate concessionaire operators.