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Status: Bill 46 received royal assent on December 9, 2020.
Bill 30 came into force July 29, 2020 with exceptions.
Ministry responsible: Health
Overview
Government is committed to making the health system more efficient and responsive while supporting and protecting patients.
Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 updated 4 pieces and repeals 1 piece of health legislation to improve governance and accountability and ensures the health-care system and health professionals meet the health needs of Albertans.
Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 came into force July 29, 2020. It changed 9 pieces of health legislation to strengthen the role of Albertans in our health system, help reduce surgical wait times, and modernize the system so it can be more effective.
Key changes: Bill 46
If passed, Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 would update or repeal the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 30
Bill 30: the Health Statutes Amendment Act (2020) updated or repealed the following legislation:
Next steps
Bill 46, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020
Received royal assent on December 9, 2020 and came into force the same day.
Bill 30, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2020
Most amendments came into force upon receiving royal assent on July 29, 2020. Others will come into force upon proclamation and one other will come into force April 1, 2021.
News
- Updating health legislation to better serve Albertans (November 5, 2020)
- Modernizing legislation to improve public health care (July 6, 2020)