The Rajasthan State Assembly passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill 2026 on March 5, 2026, marking a significant step in the state's compliance rationalisation and ease-of-doing-business agenda. The bill decriminalises minor offences under various state laws, replacing imprisonment with monetary penalties or compounding provisions. It is modelled on the Central Jan Vishwas (Provisions Amendment) Act, 2023, which amended 42 central laws to reduce regulatory burden on citizens and businesses. The Rajasthan version extends this principle to state-level legislation, reducing the threat of criminal prosecution for technical or minor procedural violations. The reform is expected to reduce pendency in courts, ease the compliance burden on MSMEs and individuals, and attract investment by signalling a more business-friendly regulatory environment. It aligns with the broader national agenda of decriminalisation of business laws pushed by DPIIT and the Ministry of Finance. Legal experts note that decriminalisation must be balanced with adequate deterrence to prevent wilful non-compliance.