Source: OT-Team(G), 公安部新闻传媒中心; 平安安洲
The newly revised Public Security Administration Punishment Law will officially take effect on January 1, 2026. The amendments strengthen penalties for a range of public order violations, addressing longstanding issues in everyday social life.
Highlight 1: Tackling Noise Disturbances in Daily Life
Late-night karaoke, outdoor performances, square dancing, home renovations, loud street advertising, and constant car honking have long been sources of noise pollution with limited deterrence under previous penalties.
Under the new law, individuals who continue to generate excessive social noise despite being warned or mediated by local community organizations, homeowners' committees, property managers, or relevant authorities may face detention of up to five days or a fine of up to 1,000 yuan.
For serious violations, the punishment can increase to five to ten days' detention, possibly combined with a fine. The revised law thus introduces stronger penalties, including detention, to curb persistent noise disturbances.
Highlight 2: Addressing Pet-Related Injuries
The revision adds two new categories of public security violations:
(1)Illegally selling or keeping aggressive or dangerous animals, such as certain breeds of dogs.
(2)Failing to take safety precautions, resulting in an animal injuring another person.
Such cases will be investigated and punished by public security authorities.
Officials from the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People's Congress Standing Committee clarified that whether an animal is considered dangerous, and whether related actions are illegal, will be determined according to specific laws and regulations.
Depending on the circumstances, individuals who keep dangerous dogs illegally may receive a warning, fine, or detention—especially if the animal injures someone. Even for non-dangerous pets, failure to take safety measures (for instance, not leashing a dog) leading to injury can result in penalties.
Highlight 3: Redefining Standards for "Mutual Fighting"
The revised law clarifies that citizens have the right to defend themselves or others against unlawful assaults, to protect personal and property safety.
Defensive actions must remain within reasonable limits, avoiding excessive harm.
The law also encourages acts of justice, affirming that those who intervene to protect others from illegal harm are legally protected and should not be subject to wrongful punishment for legitimate defense.
Highlight 4: Adjusting Detention Rules for Minors
Previously, minors under 18 were largely exempt from detention in administrative cases.
The revised law now provides that minors aged 14 to 16 and 16 to 18 who commit serious or egregious violations, or who offend repeatedly (twice or more within a year), may be subject to detention according to law.
This change significantly narrows the previous "no detention for minors" policy, strengthening accountability among youth offenders.
Highlight 5: Expanding the Scope of Punishable Acts
Nearly 20 years have passed since the current Public Security Administration Punishment Law came into force. The revision reflects social and technological developments, adding several new offenses to better support law enforcement.
(1)Disrupting Public Order: Exam cheating, cyber intrusions, organizing or leading pyramid schemes, and acts that damage the reputation of heroes and martyrs will now be punishable.
(2)Endangering Public Safety: Actions such as forcibly grabbing a steering wheel, assaulting or pulling a driver, throwing objects from high places, illegally releasing airborne objects with open flames, or unauthorized drone flights are now explicitly penalized.
(3)Protecting Minors: Organizing or coercing minors into paid companionship services, engaging in bullying through physical assault, insults, or intimidation, and any violations harming minors' rights will face stricter penalties.
(4)Infringing Personal Rights: Acts such as stalking, harassment, abuse of vulnerable individuals, and illegal collection of personal information are added as punishable offenses. The law also criminalizes violations of restraining orders related to domestic violence or sexual harassment.
(5)Obstructing Social Administration: Using fake identities for fraud, failing to register information in entertainment or special industries, illegally installing surveillance devices, unlawful production or sale of precursor chemicals, and irresponsible pet ownership causing injury are now included under punishable conduct.
Full Chinese text available at:
https://www.spp.gov.cn/tt/202506/t20250627_699858.shtml
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