Lögin breyta skilgreiningu á því hverjir geta fengið barnalífeyri samkvæmt lögum um félagslega aðstoð. Áður gátu aðeins ellilífeyrisþegar og örorkulífeyrisþegar átt rétt á barnalífeyri, en nú bætast við sjúkra- og endurhæfingargreiðsluþegar. Breytingin þýðir að fleiri hópar foreldra sem eru á almannatryggingum geta nú sótt um barnalífeyri fyrir börn sín. Lögin tóku gildi strax við samþykkt þeirra í júní 2026.
This law amends the definition of who is eligible to receive child pension benefits under the Social Assistance Act. Previously, only old-age pensioners and disability pensioners qualified for child pension, but now recipients of sickness and rehabilitation benefits are also included. The change means that more groups of parents receiving social security benefits can now apply for child pension for their children. The law took effect immediately upon its approval in June 2026.