Rhineland Social Front
Voted Sept. 27, 2024
Abstain
Enhanced Rights And Accountability Act of 2024
Proposed by National League For Freedom And Democracy
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
10 Aug 2024
Voting closes
9 Oct 2024
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
Modernise laws to balance safety, accountability and affordability while protecting vulnerable groups and improving public health outcomes.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seatbelts & Helmets |
Seatbelts and motorcycle helmets compulsory
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Compulsory for children only
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| 2 | Whistleblower Protection |
Protection from dismissal and retaliation for reports to regulators
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Strong legal protection, free legal support and a share of recoveries for successful disclosures
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| 3 | Drug Patents & Generics |
Standard patent term; generics on expiry and pharmacist substitution allowed
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Compulsory licences on request; the state promotes generic production
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| 4 | Police Search & Seizure |
Reasonable suspicion required; warrant needed for homes and devices
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Judicial warrant needed for all searches and seizures except emergencies
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1
Seatbelts & HelmetsPrevious law
Seatbelts and motorcycle helmets compulsory
Compulsory for children only
2
Whistleblower ProtectionPrevious law
Protection from dismissal and retaliation for reports to regulators
Strong legal protection, free legal support and a share of recoveries for successful disclosures
3
Drug Patents & GenericsPrevious law
Standard patent term; generics on expiry and pharmacist substitution allowed
Compulsory licences on request; the state promotes generic production
4
Police Search & SeizurePrevious law
Reasonable suspicion required; warrant needed for homes and devices
Judicial warrant needed for all searches and seizures except emergencies
Timeline
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Draft10 August 2024
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Vote Open10 August 2024
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Vote Closed9 October 2024
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Became Law9 October 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Passed
14Yes
0No
34Abstained
21Not voted
69 seats
For: 14 / 69 seats (20.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 34 · Not voted: 21
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 5 | Yes | we support this bill |
| Liberal Union | 11 | Abstain | This supports personal freedom but reduces free market |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy Proposer | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rhineland Social Front | 12 | Abstain | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 11 | Abstain | No reason given |
Bundestag
Passed
138Yes
0No
385Abstained
127Not voted
650 seats
For: 138 / 650 seats (21.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 385 · Not voted: 127
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 53 | Yes | we support this bill |
| Liberal Union | 139 | Abstain | This supports personal freedom but reduces free market |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy Proposer | 85 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rhineland Social Front | 115 | Abstain | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 131 | Abstain | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
The Christian Democrats
Voted Sept. 7, 2024
Abstain
Civic Platform
Voted Sept. 6, 2024
Yes
“we support this bill”
Liberal Union
Voted Aug. 29, 2024
Abstain
“This supports personal freedom but reduces free market”