Draft ministerial ordinance adjusting social welfare rules following amendments to the Social Welfare Act
社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う厚生労働省関係省令の整備等に関する省令案に関する御意見の募集について
Published: 2026-10-16 · Source: e-Gov Public Comment · Stage: Public Comment Open · Area: Labor / Employment · Impact (preliminary): Medium · Comment deadline: 2026-11-15 12:00 JST · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-18
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AI summary
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Summary
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare published a draft ministerial ordinance for public comment on 2026-10-16 to adjust ministry ordinances in connection with implementation of an Act amending the Social Welfare Act and other laws. The stated comment deadline is 2026-11-15 12:00 JST; the listed contact is the Community Welfare Division, Social Welfare and War Victims' Relief Bureau.
Business Impact
Social welfare service providers may be affected by adjustments to ministry ordinances associated with the statutory amendments, but the listing does not identify the specific provisions or categories of providers covered.
Recommended Action
Review of the official draft could clarify which ministry ordinances and social welfare providers are covered, the proposed changes, and any implementation or transitional provisions.
Timeline of related official records
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- 2026-10-16 — Draft published for public comment (e-Gov) Original Japanese source
- 2026-11-15 — Public comment deadline (2026-11-15 12:00 JST) Original Japanese source
What happens next
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