Domestic Workers Protection Act Passed, DPR Deputy: No More Practices That Degrade Domestic Workers
Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) officially passed the Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) into law today. Deputy Speaker of the DPR RI, Sari Yuliati, stated that the enactment is historic as it coincides with Kartini Day.
“The enactment of the PPRT Law coinciding with Kartini Day serves as a strong symbol that the spirit of R.A. Kartini’s struggle continues to live on in the state’s efforts to deliver justice, particularly for domestic workers who are mostly women,” said Sari on Tuesday (21/4/2026).
The PPRT Law regulates the protection of domestic workers based on family principles and respect for human rights. Additionally, the regulation covers recruitment procedures, which can be done directly or through domestic worker placement agencies (P3RT).
The law also provides for social security in health and employment. Sari stressed that there must no longer be practices that degrade domestic workers.
“There must no longer be practices that harm and degrade the dignity of domestic workers. The state is present to ensure their rights are fully protected,” she stated.
According to her, the PPRT Law guarantees the prevention of violence and actions that injure the rights of domestic workers. Oversight of the implementation of domestic worker protection is carried out by central and local governments involving community elements.
“This Kartini Day momentum must serve as a reminder that the struggle for equality is not yet complete. Through this law, we affirm our commitment to continue protecting and empowering domestic workers as an important part of national development,” said Sari.
It is known that the enactment of the RUU PPRT into law took place in the plenary session room of the DPR RI, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (21/4/2026). The RUU PPRT officially became law around 11:30 WIB.
The DPR session was chaired by DPR Speaker Puan Maharani, accompanied by Deputy Speakers Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal, and Saan Mustopa. The plenary session was attended by 314 members out of 578 DPR members from all factions in the DPR.
“Has the time come for me to request the approval of the factions on the Domestic Workers Protection Bill. Can it be approved and enacted into law?” asked Puan.
“Agreed,” answered the council members, accompanied by Puan’s gavel strike marking the enactment.