Legislative Bill · Lysenne
Failed

Public Health And Prevention of Addictions Act of 2023

Proposed by New Centre · fronted by Valérie Lefebvre
Failing
blocked by Presidency
Opened
11 Sep 2023
Voting closes
10 Nov 2023
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes

Rationale

These changes reduce addiction risks, health costs, and social harms while prioritizing public safety and youth protection through stricter regulations.

Proposed Changes

1

Gambling Regulation
Previous law
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
State-licensed casinos and lottery only

2

Marijuana Policy
Previous law
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)

3

Alcohol Regulation
Previous law
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)

4

Tobacco & Vaping Regulation
Previous law
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)

Timeline

  • Draft
    11 September 2023


  • Vote Open
    11 September 2023


  • Vote Closed
    10 November 2023


  • Did Not Become Law
    10 November 2023

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Senate

Failed
18Yes 245No 85Not voted 348 seats

For: 18 / 348 seats (5.2%)

Against: 245 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 85

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 6.8%)
Party Seats Vote
Liquid Democrats 43 No
New Centre Proposer 18 Yes
Patriotic Alternative 54 No
Peoples Ecosocialist Union 73 No
Renaissance 75 No
Empty seats 125 Not voted

National Assembly

Failed
12Yes 442No 123Not voted 577 seats

For: 12 / 577 seats (2.1%)

Against: 442 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 123

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 2.6%)
Party Seats Vote
Liquid Democrats 0 No
New Centre Proposer 12 Yes
Patriotic Alternative 154 No
Peoples Ecosocialist Union 76 No
Renaissance 212 No
Empty seats 240 Not voted

Presidency

Failed
0Yes 1No 0Not voted 1 seat

For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)

Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
Party Seats Vote
Renaissance 1 No

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

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