France Assisted Dying

The French National Assembly is draped with the artwork "Marianne rêve" ("Marianne Dreams") by French street artist Seth, depicting Marianne the symbol of the French Republic, before lawmakers vote later on final approval of a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, in Paris, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. But the 291-241 vote in the lower house of parliament doesn’t mean the bill immediately becomes law. There will be a review to determine if it complies with the French Constitution. The approval on Wednesday marked the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. The bill will establish a right to medically assisted dying under strict conditions. The Senate rejected the bill but the National Assembly had the final say. The bill will be reviewed by the Constitutional Council.