Brazil's Chamber passes social welfare and pension reform bills

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a series of bills aimed at expanding social protections. New rules for child support will factor the caregiver's burden and documented emotional abandonment. A separate proposal creates a national policy for people with neurodevelopmental disorders, offering school and exam accommodations such as extra time and reduced‑stimulus environments.

Additional measures include fee exemption for low‑income students traveling abroad, reduced work hours without salary cuts for parents of disabled persons, and a framework for voluntary therapeutic community placement of minors with substance‑use issues. A ban on the production and sale of products obtained through forced feeding of animals was also adopted.

In parallel, a bill sponsored by Deputy Duda Ramos seeks to add up to 15% to INSS retirement and pension benefits for women who have cared for children, providing a 5% increase per child (up to three children). The proposal has passed a women's‑rights committee and awaits further legislative steps before it can be enacted.