Sterbeverfügungsgesetz-Novelle 2026 – StVfG-Nov 2026

This legislative procedure concerns an update to the laws governing dying wishes and end-of-life decisions in Austria. It aims to refine the legal framework surrounding how individuals express their preferences for medical treatment and care at the end of life. The changes primarily affect patients, healthcare providers, and legal practitioners by clarifying the legal requirements for advance directives and the criminal law implications of end-of-life decisions.