Free will of 2011
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
21 Nov 2011
Voting closes
20 Jan 2012
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
No one should be forced to use lethal injection as a way to exist
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assisted Dying Policy |
Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering
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Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live
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1
Assisted Dying PolicyPrevious law
Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering
Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live
Proposer
Party
Orange Democratic Movement (odm)
ODM is the people's party. Comrades tool to power. A parent to the people and a mouthpiece to their cries.
Core pillars
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CC
Cristina Castro
Activist · Age 58
1,219 social followers
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
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🏦 Former Banker
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Timeline
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Draft21 November 2011
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Vote Open21 November 2011
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Vote Closed20 January 2012
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Became Law20 January 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
Passed
143Yes
0No
207Not voted
350 seats
For: 143 / 350 seats (40.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 207
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) Proposer | 143 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
Passed
111Yes
0No
155Not voted
266 seats
For: 111 / 266 seats (41.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 155
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) Proposer | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |