Tobacco Regulation Modernization Act of 2018
Rationale
Balancing harm reduction with personal freedom, these changes ease excessive restrictions while maintaining public health safeguards for adults.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Monika Köhler
Activist · Age 65
Once a fiery radio host who built a following exposing corruption, Monika Köhler leveraged her media savvy and sharp instincts to become the people’s voice in politics.
Timeline
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Draft19 February 2018
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Vote Open19 February 2018
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Vote Closed20 April 2018
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Did Not Become Law20 April 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 25 / 69 seats (36.2%)
Against: 17 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 27
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 9 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 319 / 650 seats (49.1%)
Against: 150 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 181
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement | 85 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 89 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 51 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 65 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 78 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 65 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 36 | Yes | No reason given |