חוק להסדרת אירוע הילולת רבי שמעון בר יוחאי בהר מירון (הוראת שעה), התשפ"ג-2023

Government bill · Published 3 Apr 2023

1Tabled
2Reading 128 Mar 2023
3Committee
4Readings 2-32 Apr 2023
5Published3 Apr 2023

How it affects you

The restrictions applied during the pilgrimage, from 7:00 on May 8, 2023, until 8:00 on May 10, and expired on May 24, 2023. Public transport to Meron required a dedicated ticket, while bonfires and additional events required permits.

Who gains

Police officers May block entry and remove people or vehicles using reasonable force Section 8(2)(ג)

Who pays

Meron visitors Must have a dedicated travel ticket to arrive by public transport Section 3(ג)
Additional event organizers Must obtain a ministerial permit before holding the event Section 6(א)

Under the table

Passed quickly
5 days from first reading to the final vote, against a median of 39 in this Knesset.
Few hands
Only 7 of the 120 members took part in the final vote.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.