Cabinet Order amending Immunization Act Enforcement Order (Medical Care Act amendments, transitional measures)
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 item is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 274) concerning the preparation of related Cabinet Orders and transitional measures accompanying the partial enforcement of an Act partially amending the Medical Care Act and other laws. According to the e-Gov update list, it amends the Enforcement Order of the Immunization Act (Showa 23 Cabinet Order No. 197), with a stated promulgation date of 2026-09-11 and an enforcement date of 2026-10-01. The specific amended provisions are not included in the metadata provided.
Business Impact
Organizations involved in vaccination or medical services in Japan may be affected by changes to the Immunization Act Enforcement Order or related transitional measures. The scope and practical effect cannot be determined from the metadata alone.
Recommended Action
Review the full text of the Cabinet Order on the official e-Gov source to confirm which provisions are amended and whether any transitional measures are relevant.
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