Russian lawmakers have approved legislation that will allow tax authorities to recover debts directly from citizens’ bank accounts without a court order, expanding the state’s power to collect unpaid taxes from individuals, the state-run TASS news agency reported.

The bill, passed by the State Duma on Thursday, now awaits approval from the upper-house Federation Council and President Vladimir Putin. If signed into law, the new procedure would take effect on Nov. 1.

Currently, Russian tax collectors can bypass courts only when recovering debts from businesses and individual entrepreneurs.

The new legislation extends this authority to private individuals, enabling tax officials to withdraw funds directly from personal accounts to cover unpaid personal income, transport and property taxes, as well as fees and insurance contributions.

Individuals would still have the right to challenge repayment demands within 30 days to block automatic withdrawals.