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Sweden - Social assistance and services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2011:1470) amending the Ordinance (2008:975) on the obligation to provide data in certain cases according to the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Förordning (2011:1470) om ändring i förordningen (2008:975) om uppgiftsskyldighet i vissa fall enligt socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2011-12-01 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | SWE-2011-R-89489

Amends article 6 concerning the right of the Social Welfare Board to access certain data about individuals from the Swedish Tax Agency.

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Act (2011:328) amending the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2011:328) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2011-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05-01 | SWE-2011-L-89578

Repeals chapter 2 article 2 and 3, chapter 16 article 1 and 2 and the titles preceding chapter 16 article 1 and 2.

Amends chapter 2 article 1, chapter 6 article 9 and 15, and chapter 16 article 3, 4, 6a and 6e concerning the responsibility of municipalities, the responsibility of the National Board of Health and Welfare concerning notice of consent to accept a child for permanent care and upbringing or to receive a child habitually resident abroad in order to adopt it and give consent to the adoption process and appeal of decisions of the National Board of Health and Welfare.

Introduces to the act a new chapter 2a (about the division of responsibility between municipalities in terms of support and assistance under this Act) and a new article 6i to chapter 16 (duty of municipalities to report to the National Board of Health and Welfare).

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (2011:10) amending the Ordinance (2008:975) on the obligation to provide data in certain cases according to the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Förordning (2011:10) om ändring i förordningen (2008:975) om uppgiftsskyldighet i vissa fall enligt socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2011-01-20 | Date of entry into force: 2011-03-01 | SWE-2011-R-89488

Amends article 5 concerning the right of the Social Welfare Board to access certain data about individuals from the Swedish Employment Service.

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Act (2010:1972) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:1972) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2011-04-01 | SWE-2010-L-87995

Amends chapter 11 article 12 concerning notification service with individuals regarding legal proceedings or cases.

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Act (2010:1284) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:1284) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-11-18 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-L-87994

Amends chapter 4 article 6, chapter 8 articles 3 and 4, and chapter 10 article 5 concerning persons participating in internships and labour market activities, price base amounts, income for calculating the base for contributions and decisions on behalf of the social board regarding the parental code.

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Act (2010:741) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:741) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-06-23 | Date of entry into force: 2010-08-01 | SWE-2010-L-87993

Amends chapter 10 article 5, and chapter 11 article 10 concerning decisions on behalf of the social board regarding the parental code and decisions related to children over the age of 15 years.

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Act (2010:427) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:427) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2011-01-01 | SWE-2010-L-87991

Amends chapter 5 articles 4 and 5 concerning the social services, the social commissions and the municipalities responsibilities related to the care of older persons.

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Act (2010:429) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:429) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2011-07-01 | SWE-2010-L-87992

Amends chapter 14 (title) and chapter 14 article 2 concerning notifications and corrections of anomalies and abuses.

Introduces to chapter 7 a new article 6 and to chapter 14 new articles 3-7 concerning the administration of anomalies and abuses.

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Act (2010:250) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:250) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 2010-06-01 | SWE-2010-L-87990

Amends chapter 8 article 5 concerning the individual fees for home care services, day centers and housing in assisted living.

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Act (2010:204) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:204) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-03-18 | Date of entry into force: 2010-12-01 | SWE-2010-L-87989

Amends chapter 11 article 11 c concerning the right of the social commission to access personal data related to refugees and some other categories of foreigners.

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Act (2010:52) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2010:52) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2010-02-04 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | SWE-2010-L-87964

Amends chapter 4 article 1 concerning the right to assistance for livelihood from the social commissions.

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Act (2009:1543) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381). -

Adoption: 2009-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84530

Amends chapter 9 article 4 concerning calculation of insurance for foreigners according to their status under the Foreigners Act (2005:716).

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Act (2009:1489) to amend Act (2009:1050) to amend the Public Insurance Act (1962:381). -

Adoption: 2009-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84526

Amends chapter 4 article 13 concerning parents' right to insurance benefits for child care.

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Ordinance (2009:1385) to amend the Social Services Ordinance (2001:937). -

Adoption: 2009-12-03 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-R-84370

Amends chapter 2, article 1 concerning the calculation of costs for households receiving social benefits.

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Act (2009:1233) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2009-11-26 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84509

Amends chapter 4 article 3 concerning benefits for family responsibilities; and chapter 8 article 7 concerning the calculation and provision of benefits by local municipalities.

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Act (2009:981) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2009-10-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84487

Introduces chapter 2, article 7, concerning individualised provision of social services and health care at municipal level; and chapter 5, article 8a, concerning the procedure for national and municipal coordination about the care for mentally disabled persons.

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Act (2009:1005) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2009-10-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84505

Amends chapter 11, article 11 concerning the right of the social commissions to access information on recipients of benefits from certain authorities.

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Ordinance (2009:861) to amend the Social Services Ordinance (2001:937). -

Adoption: 2009-06-25 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-R-84403

Amends chapter 8, article 1-2, concerning The National Board of Health and Welfare's communication of regulations for the protection of vulnerable groups.

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Act (2009:726) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2009-06-11 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84394

Amends chapter 5, article 6 concerning care for the elderly by municipal authorities and access to staff with knowledge of minority languages.

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Act (2009:596) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2009-05-28 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2009-07-01 | SWE-2009-L-84444

Repeals ch. 5, art. 12. Amends the following articles:
Ch. 3, art. 3, concerning the required competency of social service staff;
Ch. 6, art. 3-4, concerning care homes for vulnerable groups;
Ch. 7, art. 1 and 3-5, concerning the provisions for institutions providing social services and their treatment of personal records;
Ch. 11 art. 11b concerning the right of the Social Services Department ('socialnämnd') to request personal data from the Swedish Tax Agency.
Ch. 13, art. 1-7 concerning the right and duties of The National Board of Health and Welfare ('Socialstyrelsen') to supervise the delivery of social services.
Ch. 16, art. 1, 4, 6, 6c, 6f and 6g, concerning the transfer of a case from one municipal Social Services Departments to another, the right to appeal and other judicial procedures as well as the reporting requirements for municipal Social Services Departments.
Adds ch. 13, art. 8-11, concerning the right of The National Board of Health and Welfare to intervene in the delivery of social services by other institutions; and
ch. 16, art. 10-11, concerning the authority of government institutions to inform about social services provisions.

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Act (2009:597) to amend Act (1993:387) respecting subsidies and services to certain disabled persons. -

Adoption: 2009-05-28 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | SWE-2009-L-84447

Repeals article 24. Amends the following articles:
Art. 13 concerning the right of the government to announce provisions according to art. 9;
Art. 23 concerning individuals' permission to deliver social services;
Art. 23c and 23d concerning the access to and treatment of personal records concerning social services;
Art. 25-27 concerning supervision by The National Board of Health and Welfare and the right to appeal; and
Art. 28c, 28f and 28g concerning requirements to report to The National Board of Health and Welfare.
Adds art. 26a-26h concerning supervision by The National Board of Health and Welfare; and art. 30 concerning sanctions.

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Act (2009:454) to amend Act (1993:387) respecting subsidies and services to certain disabled persons. -

Adoption: 2009-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-30 | SWE-2009-L-84419

Amends article 27 concerning appeals by introducing references to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400).

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Act (2009:496) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2009-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-30 | SWE-2009-L-84436

Amends the act by introducing references to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400) in the following sections:
ch. 5 art. 1a concerning social assistance to vulnerable children; ch. 12 art. 7 and 10 concerning payment of benefits and potential fraud; ch. 15 art. 3 concerning general provisions; and ch. 16 art. 4 appeals of the decisions of the administrative courts.

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Act (2009:549) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2009-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-07-01 | SWE-2009-L-84440

Amends chapter 5 article 10 - including the headline - concerning support for persons taking care of a sick, elderly or disabled relative.

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Act (2008:1424) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). -

Adoption: 2008-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-L-83167

Amends article 7, Chapter 8 concerning instructions for the local municipalities when deciding on benefits for individuals.

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Ordinance (2008:804) to amend the Social Services Ordinance (2001:937). -

Adoption: 2008-10-16 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-R-83064

Changes article 1, Chapter 2 concerning assessment of benefits.

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Act (2008:79) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453). (Lag (2008:79) om ändring i socialtjänstlagen (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2008-02-28 | SWE-2008-L-82842

Amends Chapter 16, article 6, concerning the obligation of the social commission to report to the county administrative board when decisions are left without follow-up.

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Act (No. 174 of 2007) to amend the Social Services Act (No. 453 of 2001).

Adoption: 2007-04-19 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | SWE-2007-L-79594

Amends Chapter 12, section 10 (respecting secrecy regulations) and Chapter 16, section 4 (respecting decisions by the county administrative board) and introduces a new section 7 for Chapter 13 (decisions by the county administrative board).

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 177 of 2007) amending the Social Welfare Ordinance (No. 937 of 2001).

Adoption: 2007-04-19 | Date of entry into force: 2007-06-01 | SWE-2007-R-79595

Amends chapter 3, section 14 respecting care at home.

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 1193 of 2006 to amend the Social Welfare Ordinance (No. 937 of 2001).

Adoption: 2006-11-16 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-R-75062

Inserts a new section 1d to Chapter 5 (workplan for youth employment under section 1b of Chapter 5).

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Act No. 901 of 2006 to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453).

Adoption: 2006-06-08 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-L-75028

Amends Chapter 3, section 6 and inserts sections 1b and 1c to Chapter 5 (special measures for young persons).

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Act (No. 495 of 2006) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453).

Adoption: 2006-06-01 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | SWE-2006-L-74243

Amends ch. 16, ss. 6a to 6b; adds to ch. 16 i.a. new ss. 6e to 6h respecting duty to report etc.

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance (No. 287 of 2006) to amend the Social Welfare Ordinance (No. 937 of 2001).

Adoption: 2006-04-27 | Date of entry into force: 2006-06-01 | SWE-2006-R-73775

Amends, i.a., ch. 1, s. 2; adds new ch. 2, s. 2 (housing for older people).

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Act (No. 126 of 2005) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453).

Adoption: 2005-03-10 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70375

Amends, i.a., ch. 14, s. 2 (supervision to ensure good care of older persons and persons with handicap) and ch. 16, s. 4 (transfer of personal file); adds to ch. 16 a new s. 4a.

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Act (No. 851 of 2004) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453).

Adoption: 2004-10-28 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-L-69173

Amends ch. 2, s. 6 and ch. 11, s. 11.

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Act (No. 407 of 2003) to amend the Social Services Act (2001:453).

Adoption: 2003-06-12 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65140

Adds and amends several sections, inter alia, ss. 1a (Social Welfare Office is to collaborate with other administrative organs concerning children badly treated) of ch. 5, ss. 6, 8-9 (placement of child and competence of Social Welfare Office) of ch. 6, s. 4 (duty for Social Welfare Office to elaborate report regarding placement of child) of ch. 11, s. 1 (duty for authorities to report immediately to Social Welfare Office about child in difficulty) of ch. 14, and ss. 1 and 4 (procedural aspects) of ch. 16.

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Social Services Act (2001:453). (Socialtjänstlag (2001:453).) -

Adoption: 2001-06-07 | Date of entry into force: 2002-01-01 | SWE-2001-L-60673

The consolidated text includes a total of 90 amending texts through January 2019 (up to Act 2018:1369). The consolidated text includes various amendments.

Provides for regulations regarding the Social Services which, for the sake of democracy and solidarity, should promote the economic and social security of citizens, equality in living conditions and active participation in society.

Contains 16 chapters concerning, inter alia:

Chapter 1: Objectives of the Social Services.
Chapter 2: Local responsibility.
Chapter 2 a: On the division of responsibilities between municipalities in terms of support and assistance under this Act.
Chapter 3: Specific tasks in Social Services.
Chapter 4: Right to assistance.
Chapter 4 a: (Repealed by Act 2015: 970).
Chapter 5: Special provisions for different target groups.
Chapter 6: Care outside the home.
Chapter 7: Regulations on individual activities and reporting obligations.
Chapter 8: Fees.
Chapter 9: Recover.
Chapter 10: Nomination organization.
Chapter 11: Handling of cases.
Chapter 12: Processing of data.
Chapter 13: Supervision.
Chapter 14: Reporting and remedying of misconduct.
Chapter 15: Confidentiality.
Chapter 16: Other provisions.

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Law, Act

Act (No. 855 of 1998) to amend the Social Welfare Act (No. 620 of 1980).

Adoption: 1998-06-25 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-01 | SWE-1998-L-51437

Amends several sections covering, inter alia, ss. 10 (services to facilitate individuals staying at home) and 35 (municipal fees for social security services under certain conditions). Adds s. 71a (duty to report bad treatment of elderly or disabled persons).

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Act (No. 384 of 1998) to amend the Social Welfare Act (No. 620 of 1980).

Adoption: 1998-06-04 | Date of entry into force: 1998-10-01 | SWE-1998-L-51420

Amends ss. 73 and 74 and adds s. 74a (rules of appeal).

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Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620) (1994:1571)

Adoption: 1994-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-L-39313

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Act to amend the Act (1994:11) to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620) (1994:1572)

Adoption: 1994-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-L-39314

Provides that the municipality may grant subsidies to a private pre-school if it fulfils the requirements provided for in section 13b and the fees are not unreasonably high.

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Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620) (1994:1098)

Adoption: 1994-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | SWE-1994-L-37659

Amends section 21(a) (social assistance for disabled persons).

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Act respecting care allowance (1994:553)

Adoption: 1994-06-02 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-L-37628

Care allowance is given for children who are Swedish nationals and residents in Sweden. Care allowance is also given for children who are foreign citizens and have been residents in Sweden for at least six months. Care allowance is payable at the rate of 2,000 SEK per month. Reduced care allowance is given if the child partly spends time at a child care facility.

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Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620) (1994:142)

Adoption: 1994-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-L-36826

Amends section 3 (inserts a reference to the Act (1994:137) respecting acceptance of asylum-seekers).

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Law, Act

Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620) (1994:88)

Adoption: 1994-03-10 | Date of entry into force: 1994-04-01 | SWE-1994-L-36801

Inserts a new subsection 7 to section 71 respecting information received from the Children's Ombudsman.

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Law, Act

An Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620).

Adoption: 1993-01-28 | Date of entry into force: 1993-03-01 | SWE-1993-L-32847

Provides for rules in respect of social assistance, care of children and fees.

Sweden - Social assistance and services - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance to amend the Social Welfare Ordinance (1981:750).

Adoption: 1993-01-28 | Date of entry into force: 1993-03-01 | SWE-1993-R-32849

Repeals sections 46 through 49a and deletes the heading before section 46.

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Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620). (1993:1)

Adoption: 1993-01-07 | Date of entry into force: 1993-07-01 | SWE-1993-L-34502

Provides that the Country Council and the Municipality shall provide nursing homes.

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Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620).

Adoption: 1992-12-17 | Date of entry into force: 1993-01-01 | SWE-1992-L-32817

Provides that social welfare may be provided by another entity than the municipality.

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Act to amend the Social Welfare Act (1980:620).

Adoption: 1991-12-05 | Date of entry into force: 1992-01-01 | SWE-1991-L-29609