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Public Assistance Act

生活保護法（せいかつほごほう）

Every amendment to this law that e-Gov records and, for those whose changes this site has read, what each one changes, provision by provision: the wording before and after, in Japanese and in English, with the words that change marked.

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  • 1 April 2027

    in 5 months

    Amended by

    Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act, etc. (Act No. 87 of 2025)

    医療法等の一部を改正する法律

    1 provision changed

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  • 1 April 2027

    in 5 months

    Amended by

    Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act, etc. (Act No. 51 of 2026)

    社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律

    6 provisions changed · 3 provisions in the supplementary provisions

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  • By 24 June 2028

    at the latest, in 2 years

    Amended by

    Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act, etc. (Act No. 51 of 2026)

    社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律

    1 provision changed · 1 provision in the supplementary provisions

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  • Date not yet set

    Not yet in force

    Amended by

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts upon the Enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Act No. 46 of 2026)

    民法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整備等に関する法律

    3 provisions changed · 2 provisions in the supplementary provisions

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  • By 24 June 2029

    at the latest, in 3 years

    Amended by

    Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act, etc. (Act No. 51 of 2026)

    社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律

    10 provisions changed

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Other amendments e-Gov records

38 more amendments to this law that e-Gov records with no page of their own here: when each took effect, and the amending law. What each changed is not on this site yet.

  • 1 October 2026

    The text on this site

    Act Partially Amending the Medical Care Act, etc. (Act No. 87 of 2025)

    医療法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 25 June 2026

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act, etc. (Act No. 51 of 2026)

    社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 24 June 2026

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts upon the Enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code, etc. (Act No. 46 of 2026)

    民法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整備等に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2026

    Since replaced

    Act on the Development of Related Acts for the Promotion of Reform to Enhance Regional Autonomy and Independence (Act No. 35 of 2025)

    地域の自主性及び自立性を高めるための改革の推進を図るための関係法律の整備に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2026

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Health Insurance Act, etc. to Establish a Sustainable Social Security System for All Generations (Act No. 31 of 2023)

    全世代対応型の持続可能な社会保障制度を構築するための健康保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 October 2025

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Providing Comprehensive Support for the Daily Life and Life in Society of Persons with Disabilities, etc. (Act No. 104 of 2022)

    障害者の日常生活及び社会生活を総合的に支援するための法律等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 June 2025

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts upon the Enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Penal Code, etc. (extract) (Act No. 68 of 2022)

    刑法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整理等に関する法律　抄

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2025

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Self-Reliance Support for Persons in Need, etc. (Act No. 21 of 2024)

    生活困窮者自立支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 October 2024

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Support for Children and Child-rearing, etc. (Act No. 47 of 2024)

    子ども・子育て支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 October 2024

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Self-Reliance Support for Persons in Need, etc. (Act No. 21 of 2024)

    生活困窮者自立支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 12 June 2024

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Support for Children and Child-rearing, etc. (Act No. 47 of 2024)

    子ども・子育て支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 24 April 2024

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Self-Reliance Support for Persons in Need, etc. (Act No. 21 of 2024)

    生活困窮者自立支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2024

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Local Autonomy Act (Act No. 19 of 2023)

    地方自治法の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2024

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Health Insurance Act, etc. to Establish a Sustainable Social Security System for All Generations (Act No. 31 of 2023)

    全世代対応型の持続可能な社会保障制度を構築するための健康保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 March 2024

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Health Insurance Act, etc. to Establish a Social Security System for All Generations (Act No. 66 of 2021)

    全世代対応型の社会保障制度を構築するための健康保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2023

    Since replaced

    Act on Arrangement of Relevant Acts Incidental to Enforcement of the Act for Establishment of the Children and Families Agency (Act No. 76 of 2022)

    こども家庭庁設置法の施行に伴う関係法律の整備に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 22 June 2022

    Since replaced

    Act on Arrangement of Relevant Acts Incidental to Enforcement of the Act for Establishment of the Children and Families Agency (Act No. 76 of 2022)

    こども家庭庁設置法の施行に伴う関係法律の整備に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 17 June 2022

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts upon the Enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Penal Code, etc. (Act No. 68 of 2022)

    刑法等の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整理等に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 January 2022

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Health Insurance Act, etc. to Establish a Social Security System for All Generations (Act No. 66 of 2021)

    全世代対応型の社会保障制度を構築するための健康保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 11 June 2021

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Health Insurance Act, etc. to Establish a Social Security System for All Generations (Act No. 66 of 2021)

    全世代対応型の社会保障制度を構築するための健康保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 January 2021

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Self-Reliance Support for Persons in Need, etc. to Promote the Self-Reliance of Persons in Need, etc. (Act No. 44 of 2018)

    生活困窮者等の自立を促進するための生活困窮者自立支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 October 2020

    Since replaced

    Act on the Development of Related Acts for the Promotion of Reform to Enhance Regional Autonomy and Independence (Act No. 41 of 2020)

    地域の自主性及び自立性を高めるための改革の推進を図るための関係法律の整備に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 12 June 2020

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act, etc. to Realize an Inclusive Community Society (Act No. 52 of 2020)

    地域共生社会の実現のための社会福祉法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 10 June 2020

    Since replaced

    Act on the Development of Related Acts for the Promotion of Reform to Enhance Regional Autonomy and Independence (Act No. 41 of 2020)

    地域の自主性及び自立性を高めるための改革の推進を図るための関係法律の整備に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2020

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Self-Reliance Support for Persons in Need, etc. to Promote the Self-Reliance of Persons in Need, etc. (Act No. 44 of 2018)

    生活困窮者等の自立を促進するための生活困窮者自立支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2020

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts upon the Enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code (Act No. 45 of 2017)

    民法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整備等に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 October 2019

    Since replaced

    Act on Payment of Benefits for Supporting the Livelihood of Pension Recipients (Act No. 102 of 2012)

    年金生活者支援給付金の支給に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2019

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts to Promote Work Style Reform (Act No. 71 of 2018)

    働き方改革を推進するための関係法律の整備に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 October 2018

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Self-Reliance Support for Persons in Need, etc. to Promote the Self-Reliance of Persons in Need, etc. (Act No. 44 of 2018)

    生活困窮者等の自立を促進するための生活困窮者自立支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 6 July 2018

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts to Promote Work Style Reform (Act No. 71 of 2018)

    働き方改革を推進するための関係法律の整備に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 8 June 2018

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Self-Reliance Support for Persons in Need, etc. to Promote the Self-Reliance of Persons in Need, etc. (Act No. 44 of 2018)

    生活困窮者等の自立を促進するための生活困窮者自立支援法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2018

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Long-Term Care Insurance Act, etc. to Strengthen the Community-based Integrated Care System (Act No. 52 of 2017)

    地域包括ケアシステムの強化のための介護保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2018

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Act on Providing Comprehensive Support for the Daily Life and Life in Society of Persons with Disabilities and the Child Welfare Act (Act No. 65 of 2016)

    障害者の日常生活及び社会生活を総合的に支援するための法律及び児童福祉法の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 2 June 2017

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the Long-Term Care Insurance Act, etc. to Strengthen the Community-based Integrated Care System (Act No. 52 of 2017)

    地域包括ケアシステムの強化のための介護保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 2 June 2017

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts upon the Enforcement of the Act Partially Amending the Civil Code (Act No. 45 of 2017)

    民法の一部を改正する法律の施行に伴う関係法律の整備等に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2016

    Since replaced

    Act Partially Amending the National Health Insurance Act, etc. to Establish a Sustainable Medical Insurance System (Act No. 31 of 2015)

    持続可能な医療保険制度を構築するための国民健康保険法等の一部を改正する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2016

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement, etc. of Related Acts to Promote Comprehensive Securing of Medical and Long-Term Care in Communities (Act No. 83 of 2014)

    地域における医療及び介護の総合的な確保を推進するための関係法律の整備等に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov

  • 1 April 2016

    Since replaced

    Act on the Arrangement of Related Acts upon the Enforcement of the Administrative Complaint Review Act (Act No. 69 of 2014)

    行政不服審査法の施行に伴う関係法律の整備等に関する法律

    The text after this amendment, on e-Gov