Bill to Partially Amend the Act on Establishment of Special Wards in Large City Areas
大都市地域における特別区の設置に関する法律の一部を改正する法律案
Published: not stated by the source · Source: House of Representatives — Diet Bills · Stage: Bill Submitted · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-06
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Summary
This is a legislative bill (proposed by members of the House of Councillors) to partially amend the Act on the Establishment of Special Wards in Large City Areas, listed in the House of Representatives bill information system. According to the metadata, it was submitted during the 221st Diet session (number 18), and the noted deliberation status indicates the House of Councillors has completed its consideration. The item does not indicate that the bill has been enacted or entered into force.
Business Impact
If eventually enacted, changes to the framework for establishing special wards in large city areas could affect local government structures and related administrative arrangements.
Recommended Action
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- Date not stated by the source — Bill listed by the House of Representatives (Diet session 221) Original Japanese source
What happens next
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