When did the new constitutional laws take effect?

Some of the key laws were already signed on June 5, 2026. The Constitution itself took effect on July 1, and the next steps now depend on the signed decree for Kurultai elections and on the institutions tied to the new parliament.

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Three Statuses That Matter

1. Already Signed

  • On June 5, 2026, the constitutional laws on the President, the Kurultai, and the Kazakhstan People's Council were signed and published.
  • The core rules for these institutions are already fixed in official texts.

2. Fixed and Already in Force

  • On July 1, 2026, the Constitution itself entered into force.
  • From that date, the new constitutional guarantees begin to operate and the main institutional framework changes.

3. Still Requiring the Next Act or Organisational Step

  • On July 1, 2026, the President signed the decree calling Kurultai elections.
  • Kurultai elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026.
  • The appointment of the Vice President and the full start of parliamentary procedures depend on the formation of the Kurultai.
  • The law on the Kazakhstan People's Council is already in force and its Secretariat was created on July 2. Formation of its membership and the first session require further official decisions.

What Happens to Older Laws

Laws that do not contradict the new Constitution continue to apply until updated. Provisions that must be aligned are revised through the ordinary legal and organisational process, without creating a legal vacuum.

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When will the Vice President appear and what is the role?

The office of Vice President is established by the new Constitution and by the law on the President signed on June 5, 2026. The Vice President is appointed by the President with the consent of the Kurultai, so the full launch of the office depends on the formation of the new parliament.

What New Institutions Will Be Created

The reform follows different timelines: the Vice President is appointed after the first Kurultai session, the law on the Kazakhstan People's Council is in force and its Secretariat was created on July 2, while the citizen application mechanism at the Constitutional Court has operated since 2023.

When Will Kurultai Elections Be Held

The first Kurultai elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026. On July 1, 2026, after the Constitution entered into force, the President signed the decree calling the elections. The Kurultai is a unicameral body of 145 deputies elected by proportional representation.

What constitutional laws were signed on June 5, 2026?

Four core laws cover the President, the Kurultai, the Constitutional Court, and the Kazakhstan People's Council. They entered into force on July 1, 2026. The Kurultai law sets 145 seats, a 7% threshold, and an aggregate quota of at least 30% for women, young people, and persons with disabilities; citizen access to the Constitutional Court has operated since 2023.
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Updated: 26 July 2026. This page was prepared by the constitution.my editorial team using official publications and open legal sources. Core sources: Gov.kz, Akorda.kz, Adilet.zan.kz, Parlam.kz, and materials of the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan.

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