Act to Partially Amend the Medical Care Act and Related Laws (affecting the Child Welfare Act)
医療法等の一部を改正する法律
Published: 2025-12-12 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: Promulgated · Area: Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-12
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AI summary
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Summary
According to e-Gov Law Search metadata, an amending act titled 'Act to Partially Amend the Medical Care Act and Related Laws' (Reiwa 7, Act No. 87) is recorded with a promulgation date of 2025-12-12. The metadata indicates the amendment affects the Child Welfare Act (Showa 22, Act No. 164). The scope and substantive content of the changes are not detailed in the provided metadata.
Business Impact
Organizations in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or child welfare sectors may be affected if the amendments alter existing obligations, though the specific effects cannot be determined from this metadata alone.
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Timeline of related official records
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- 2025-12-12 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Dashboard page Original Japanese source