中华人民共和国突发公共卫生事件应对法 （2025年9月12日第十四届全国人民代表大会常务委员会第十七次会议通过）

Core Viewpoint - The "Emergency Response Law for Public Health Emergencies" has been enacted to enhance the capability to prevent and respond to public health emergencies, ensuring public safety and health, and maintaining national security and social order [1]. Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: General Principles - The law aims to prevent and reduce the occurrence of public health emergencies, control and mitigate their harm, and ensure public safety and health [1]. - Public health emergencies are defined as sudden events that cause or may cause serious harm to public life and health, requiring emergency response measures [1]. Chapter 2: Management and Command System - The emergency response work is led by the Communist Party of China, with a focus on overall national security and the principle of prioritizing people's lives [3]. - Local governments are responsible for emergency response within their jurisdictions, and a collaborative mechanism among different administrative regions is established [8]. Chapter 3: Prevention and Emergency Preparedness - The state is required to strengthen risk management and establish a comprehensive emergency plan system for public health emergencies [12]. - Local governments must conduct risk assessments and develop emergency plans tailored to their specific situations [13]. Chapter 4: Monitoring and Early Warning - A multi-point trigger and rapid response monitoring system for public health emergencies is to be established [20]. - Local governments are tasked with creating monitoring networks across various sectors to collect relevant health information [20]. Chapter 5: Emergency Response - The law stipulates a graded emergency response system for public health emergencies [25]. - Local governments must organize medical rescue and control measures, including the evacuation of at-risk populations and the closure of potentially hazardous sites [26]. Chapter 6: Support Measures - Governments are required to allocate funds for emergency response and establish a public health emergency material guarantee system [30]. - The state encourages the storage of essential medical supplies by individuals and organizations [30]. Chapter 7: Legal Responsibilities - Violations of the law, such as failing to report emergencies or interfering with reporting, can lead to administrative penalties and disciplinary actions [33]. - Entities that fail to comply with emergency response measures may face fines and other legal consequences [35]. Chapter 8: Supplementary Provisions - The law applies to all individuals within the territory of the People's Republic of China, including foreign nationals [37]. - The law will take effect on November 1, 2025 [38].