Brazilian Chamber moves forward with misogyny criminalization bill

Deputy Tabata Amaral (PSB‑SP) presented a revised version of Bill 896/23, which seeks to criminalize misogyny in Brazil. The original proposal, already approved by the Senate, equated misogyny with racism, making the offense unbailable and imprescriptible. The new draft replaces the terms “hate” and “aversion” with “disdain or discrimination” based on a woman’s condition, and maintains a penalty of two to five years’ imprisonment plus a fine. It adds aggravating circumstances for offenses against children, adolescents, the elderly or persons with disabilities.

The bill also targets digital misogyny, proposing temporary suspension of internet accounts that disseminate illicit content and addressing the online “machosfera” and “red pill” communities that promote hostile narratives toward women. Additional proposals, PL 6194/25 and PL 805/26, focus on combating digital violence against women. The measure is expected to be voted on in the Chamber plenary later this month, after a group‑work vote slated for 16 June. Deputy Talíria Petrone highlighted Brazil’s high feminicide rates – about 1,500 women murdered annually and 367 girls under 18 killed in the past five years – underscoring the bill’s urgency.