Law & Justice
French lawmakers approve assisted dying law for some adults
French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill to establish a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition.
The lower chamber approved the law by 291 votes to 241. France's highest constitutional authority still has to examine the law.
Update
The law would establish a right to assisted dying for some adults with an incurable condition.
The lower chamber approved the law by 291 votes to 241.
France's highest constitutional authority still has to examine the law.
Source note: AFP news report published on 15 July 2026 at 17:39:36 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source does not state when the law would take effect.
The law still faces examination by France's highest constitutional authority.
Source
AFP news report published on .