Public Health and Morality Act of 2010
Rationale
These changes protect public health and safety by reducing harm from substance abuse, reckless end-of-life decisions, and gambling addiction while ensuring compassionate enforcement.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Assisted Dying Policy |
Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering
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Prohibited but compassionately enforced (prosecutions rare; judges lenient)
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Full prohibition (possession criminalized; prison possible for repeat offences)
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| 3 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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| 4 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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| 5 | Alcohol Regulation |
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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Assisted Dying Policy2
Marijuana Policy3
Gambling Regulation4
Tobacco & Vaping Regulation5
Alcohol RegulationProposer
Party
Socialist Rheinland
A future forged by the many, not the few
Core pillars
David Weber
Activist · Age 46
A charismatic firebrand with a knack for data-driven arguments, David Weber energizes young activists with his radical vision, blending youthful passion with analytical rigor.
Timeline
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Draft17 September 2010
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Vote Open17 September 2010
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Vote Closed16 November 2010
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Did Not Become Law16 November 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 2 / 69 seats (2.9%)
Against: 44 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 26 / 650 seats (4.0%)
Against: 377 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 247
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 159 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 55 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 130 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland Proposer | 26 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 33 | No | No reason given |