“No for No. 1 and No. 3 provisions”
Medical Use Control Act of 2024
Rationale
These changes prioritize public health by shifting from decriminalization to regulated, medical oversight for controlled substances, reducing misuse while ensuring safe access for those in need.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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| 2 | Psychedelics Policy |
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
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| 3 | Stimulants Policy |
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
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Marijuana Policy2
Psychedelics Policy3
Stimulants PolicyProposer
Party
Charlemont Renewal
A modern social-democratic party supporting strong public services, workers’ rights, individual freedoms, secular government, and a secure, prosperous Charlemont.
Core pillars
Laurent Mathieu
Activist · Age 52
A lifelong factory worker turned firebrand orator, Laurent Mathieu’s speeches still carry the cadence of the picket line, blending working-class grit with a media-savvy flair for turning outrage into policy demands.
Timeline
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Draft16 April 2024
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Vote Open16 April 2024
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Vote Closed15 June 2024
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Became Law15 June 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 174 / 348 seats (50.0%)
Against: 54 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 120
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 54 | No | No for No. 1 and No. 3 provisions |
| Blue Labour | 35 | Yes | We support the proposal |
| Charlemont Renewal Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 68 | Yes | Yes . |
| National Front | 71 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 368 / 577 seats (63.8%)
Against: 43 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 166
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 43 | No | No for No. 1 and No. 3 provisions |
| Blue Labour | 89 | Yes | We support the proposal |
| Charlemont Renewal Proposer | 40 | Yes | No reason given |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 150 | Yes | Yes . |
| National Front | 89 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Roussel | 1 | Not voted |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We support this legislation”
“Yes .”
“We support the proposal”