The Extraordinary Committee for Animal Protection in Poland has taken significant steps towards banning the use of fireworks due to concerns for animal welfare. On February 10, the committee reviewed two proposals aimed at restricting fireworks usage, one initiated by Daria Gosek-Popiołek from the Left party and the other by Katarzyna Piekarska from the Civic Coalition (KO). The committee ultimately chose to prioritize Piekarska's proposal, which seeks comprehensive reforms to both the Animal Protection Act and the Act on Explosive Materials for Civil Use.

The proposed amendments specifically cite the need to prevent suffering, loss of health, or life for animals as a primary reason for the ban. According to the draft, the use of pyrotechnic products classified as F3, which are considered high-risk for causing distress to animals, would be prohibited. This legislative push reflects growing public sentiment around animal welfare and has sparked discussions on how such measures would impact traditional celebrations involving fireworks.

As the second reading of the proposed law is anticipated possibly within the week, the debate highlights broader implications on animal rights in Poland. If enacted, this legislation could set a precedent for similar actions in other countries or regions, fostering a growing movement towards stricter regulations regarding fireworks and their effects on non-human victims of sound disturbances.