Act Amending the Medical Care Act and Related Laws: Effective Date April 1, 2027

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Summary

This item refers to an amending law described as the Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act and Related Laws (Reiwa 7 Law No. 87), listed in e-Gov Law Search as amending the Act on Comprehensive Support for the Daily and Social Lives of Persons with Disabilities (Heisei 17 Law No. 123). According to the provided metadata, the promulgation date is recorded as 2025-12-12 and the stated effective date is 2027-04-01. The details here come from a law-update listing and should be verified against the official Japanese source.

Business Impact

Organizations in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or disability-support services may be affected by changes to the referenced laws and could need to review their obligations ahead of the stated effective date.

Recommended Action

Consider reviewing the official Japanese source on e-Gov Law Search to confirm the scope, content, and timing of the amendments.

Timeline of related official records

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1. 2025-12-12 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) 医療法等の一部を改正する法律（令和七年法律第八十七号） (this update) Original Japanese source
2. 2026-10-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search がん登録等の推進に関する法律、予防接種法、介護保険法、住民基本台帳法、健康保険法 ほか28件 Dashboard page Original Japanese source
3. 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search 予防接種法、介護保険法、住民基本台帳法、健康保険法、児童福祉法 ほか19件 (this update) Original Japanese source