3 min readAhmedabadMar 26, 2026 01:16 AM IST The Gujarat Clinical Establishment (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the state Assembly on Wednesday without opposition. The Bill is aimed at making the registration and regulation process of medical institutions in the state simpler and more efficient. While presenting the Bill, health minister Praful Pansheriya stated, “This law was enacted in 2021 to provide legal backing to doctors with proper medical qualifications in the state and to control the diagnosis and practice done by unqualified practitioners, and was implemented from September 13, 2022.” He added, “Under this law, the registration of small clinics, multi-specialty hospitals and laboratories is mandatory. As of March 20, 2026, there are about 41,000 temporary and 2,000 permanent registrations.” While speaking on the Bill, Congress Patan MLA Kirit Patel stated that the Bill had support from his party but questioned the need for a third amendment since 2022. “The possible reasons could be lack of transparency and not taking the stakeholders into confidence. Health is the right of people …