Tobacco Restriction And Prevention Act of 2017
Rationale
These changes reduce youth initiation and secondhand harm by limiting tobacco’s appeal and accessibility, protecting public health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Labour Movement
We dig deep to build a future where no hand is left empty and no community is left behind.
Core pillars
Gertrud Hahn
Activist · Age 51
Gertrud Hahn’s eccentric brilliance and tireless networking have made her a bridge between academia and grassroots movements, where her idealism clashes—and sometimes complements—elite ambitions.
Timeline
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Draft14 March 2017
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Vote Open14 March 2017
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Vote Closed13 May 2017
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Became Law13 May 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 31 / 69 seats (44.9%)
Against: 23 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 12 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Popular Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 337 / 650 seats (51.8%)
Against: 200 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 113
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 165 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 134 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 66 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 30 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Popular Movement | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 6 | Yes | No reason given |