The major revision, the law's first in three decades, was passed after a third reading at a session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, which runs from Monday to Thursday.
Top legislature on Thursday voted to adopt a law on social assistance, aimed at strengthening basic living support and providing a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
China is planning to improve its maternity insurance system and expand coverage, according to a draft law recently reviewed by the legislators.
A draft revision to the Law on State-Owned Assets of Enterprises was submitted on Monday to a standing committee session of China's top legislature for its first reading, marking the first major overhaul of the legislation since it took effect nearly 17 years ago.
Lawmakers are advancing a draft law aimed at strengthening basic living support and building a stronger safety net for vulnerable groups.
Top legislature on Monday advanced a draft revision to the Prison Law for a third reading, moving a step closer to adopting changes designed to strengthen inmate rehabilitation and facilitate reintegration into society.
Lawmakers are revising a provision in the draft healthcare security law to specify that the country will improve the maternity insurance system and broaden its coverage.
A draft revision to the Agriculture Law was submitted Monday to a standing committee session of the top legislature for initial review.