Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Related Laws: Elderly Medical Care Changes Effective April 1, 2027
社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律
Published: 2026-06-25 · Source: e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Stage: Scheduled to Take Effect · Area: Other · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-09-16
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Summary
This item, from e-Gov Law Search, concerns the Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act and Related Laws (Act No. 51 of 2026 / Reiwa 8), which amends the Act on Assuring Medical Care for the Elderly (Act No. 80 of 1982 / Showa 57). According to the metadata, the promulgation date is listed as 2026-06-25 and the enforcement (effective) date as 2027-04-01. This is an unofficial English summary; the official Japanese source is authoritative and should be consulted for the actual scope and text.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in social welfare or elderly medical care services may be affected by amendments to these laws and could need to assess whether their operations fall within scope. Any impact would depend on the specific provisions in the official text.
Recommended Action
Consider reviewing the official Japanese source and the referenced amending law to verify the scope, effective date, and applicability to your situation.
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- Date not stated by the source — Bill listed by the House of Representatives (Diet session 221) Dashboard page Original Japanese source
- 2026-06-25 — Promulgated (statute recorded by e-Gov Law Search) Original Japanese source
- 2027-04-01 — Effective date stated by e-Gov Law Search Original Japanese source