Right-To-Die Expansion Act of 2013

Proposed by Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights · fronted by Margarete Maier

Opened

13 Jun 2013

Voting closes

12 Aug 2013

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Expands compassionate access to dignified death for unbearable, incurable suffering beyond terminal timelines, prioritising patient autonomy and reducing prolonged distress.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Assisted Dying Policy	Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live		Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering

1

Assisted Dying Policy

Previous law

Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live

Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering

Proposer

Party

Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights

ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.

Core pillars

Margarete Maier

Chancellor · Age 40

74,208 social followers

Former banker turned media sensation, Margarete Maier combines sharp financial acumen with a magnetic public presence, turning policy debates into viral moments.

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Timeline

Draft

13 June 2013
Vote Open

13 June 2013
Vote Closed

12 August 2013
Became Law

12 August 2013

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

17Yes 0No 5Abstained 47Not voted 69 seats

For: 17 / 69 seats (24.6%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 5 · Not voted: 47

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer	17	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward	5	Abstain	No reason given
Liberal Union	0	No	No reason given
National Humanist Platform	0	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	0	Abstain	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	0	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Passed

302Yes 20No 50Abstained 278Not voted 650 seats

For: 302 / 650 seats (46.5%)

Against: 20 · Abstained: 50 · Not voted: 278

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 93.8%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer	220	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward	50	Abstain	No reason given
Liberal Union	20	No	No reason given
National Humanist Platform	29	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	0	Abstain	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	53	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

Voting record

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