Amman: Lawmakers on Monday voted overwhelmingly to pass a seven-article draft amendment to the Electronic Transactions Law (ETL) of 2025 in a session chaired by Lower House Speaker Mazen Qadi with the attendance of Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and members of the government team. The MPs agreed that the law will come into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
According to Jordan News Agency, Minister of Justice Bassam Talhouni explained that the draft law was initially enacted as a temporary measure in 2001, officially taking effect in 2015. It has since undergone amendments to align with electronic developments and the requirements for enforcing legal procedures. The amendments aim to ensure that various entities and institutions can handle electronic transactions securely and efficiently.
Talhouni highlighted that the current amendment focuses on Article 3 of the law, which is divided into two sections. The first section covers all electronic transactions and applies the provisions of the law to them, while the second section excludes certain transactions. This is to ensure relevant authorities are prepared to enforce the law practically and effectively.
The law originally stipulated exceptions to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and technical procedures were ready to conduct such transactions. It allows each ministry or institution to determine its own readiness to enforce the law. Talhouni noted that some legal transactions, such as endowments, wills, and agencies, are now managed according to Sharia Law procedures. While the texts related to these transactions have not been canceled, they have become suspended, allowing for electronic processing of these transactions.
Talhouni emphasized that the use of electronic means is now possible to complete these procedures, aligning with technological advancements and ensuring the speed and transparency of transactions.