Cabinet Order amending enforcement order of Act on medical care and observation for persons with insanity
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
The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 274), accompanying the partial enforcement of an Act partially amending the Medical Care Act and others, which makes related Cabinet Order adjustments and transitional measures. The listed target is the Enforcement Order of the Act on Medical Care and Observation for Persons Who Committed Serious Harm in a State of Insanity (Heisei 16 Cabinet Order No. 310). The metadata gives a promulgation date of 2026-09-11 and an effective date of 2026-10-01.
Business Impact
Entities involved in designated medical institutions or related forensic psychiatric care in Japan may be affected, depending on what the amendments actually change. The specific obligations or changes cannot be determined from the provided metadata.
Recommended Action
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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