Cabinet Order on consequential amendments and transitional measures for Medical Care Act reforms
医療法等の一部を改正する法律の一部の施行に伴う関係政令の整備及び経過措置に関する政令
Published: 2026-09-11 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: In Force · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-01
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AI summary
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Summary
Cabinet Order No. 274 of 2026 addresses related Cabinet Order amendments and transitional measures accompanying partial implementation of the Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Other Acts. This listing concerns its amendment of the Enforcement Order of the Local Autonomy Act (Cabinet Order No. 16 of 1947). The amending order was promulgated on 2026-09-11, with an effective date of 2026-10-01.
Business Impact
Local governments may be affected by the consequential amendment to the Enforcement Order of the Local Autonomy Act, rather than a direct amendment to healthcare-provider rules in this listing. The metadata does not identify the specific administrative functions or transitional arrangements affected.
Recommended Action
Review of the official Japanese source could clarify the amended Local Autonomy Act enforcement provisions and the transitional measures applicable from 2026-10-01.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-07-13 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-08-12 — Public comment deadline (2026-08-12 21:00 JST) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-09-11 — Promulgated (instrument recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source