diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 04f7f2f..e0da062 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ The project follows Semantic Versioning.
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [0.1.17] - 2026-09-15
+
 - Re-verify GitLab Free and Open Source allowances against current primary
   sources, with separate review deadlines and explicit eligibility conditions.
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index e8e277f..04c5555 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-0.1.16
+0.1.17