Natural Disasters Prevention and Control Law

Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Natural Disasters
中华人民共和国自然灾害防治法

[Current Text: not yet enacted]

  • Status: Planned
  • Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (TBD)
  • Primary Drafter: Ministry of Emergency Management
  • Designated Submitter: State Council
  • Legislative Plans
    • Five-year: 14th NPCSC Category II
    • Annual: N/A
  • Legislative History & Text
    • State Council public consultation – round #2: Aug. 13–Sept. 14, 2026 (Chinese only) ✍️
    • State Council public consultation – round #1: July 4–Aug. 4, 2022 (Chinese only)
  • Legislative Records
    • Explanation (pending)
    • Report on Status of Revision (pending)
    • Report on Results of Deliberation (pending)
    • Report on Suggestions for Revision (pending)
    • Presidential Order (pending)

Last updated: August 14, 2026, 19:35 EDT