Brazil Supreme Court resumes, hears disability tax benefits, expanded protection FAST-MOVING
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) reconvened its plenary sessions on Monday, 3 August 2026 at 14:00, ending the July judicial recess. The first session of the second semester includes three high‑profile cases. One challenges the tax‑reform provision that limits the vehicle‑tax exemption to people with disabilities and to persons with autism, a matter being examined by Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Another concerns the scope of the Lei Maria da Penha, asking whether its protective measures should apply to gender‑based violence that occurs outside a domestic or familial relationship; this case is under the rapporteurship of Minister Edson Fachin. A third agenda item, scheduled for 19 August, will decide how the interim governor of Rio de Janeiro (the “mandato‑tampão”) is to be chosen – by direct popular vote or by the state legislature. The STF has indicated that its rulings will have general repercussion, guiding lower courts nationwide. The session also marks the start of a “concentrated effort” legislative calendar that limits plenary work to two short voting periods in August and September.
Entities: Alexandre de Moraes · Brazilian Congress · Brazilian Senate · Chamber of Deputies · Davi Alcolumbre · Edson Fachin · Hugo Motta · Lei Maria da Penha · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · National Congress of Brazil · Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro (interim governor election)
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- [● 6 SOURCES] President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva publicly urged Senate President Davi Alcolumbre to schedule a vote on the Public‑Security PEC. (both)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The government must submit the Annual Budget Law (LOA) by 31 August 2024 to allow discussion of the 2027 Budget Guidelines Law (LDO). (both)
- [DISPUTED] The National Congress of Brazil formally resumed work on Monday, 3 July 2024 after a two‑week recess. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Congress will limit plenary voting to two weeks: 10 – 14 August and 31 August – 3 September 2024. (both)
- [DISPUTED] Congress extended its recess beyond the official end due to party conventions, with plenary voting only resuming on 10 August 2024. (both)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The constitutional amendment (PEC) to end the 6×1 work‑week schedule remains pending in the Senate under President Davi Alcolumbre. (both)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Supreme Federal Court will judge actions contesting the restriction of tax exemptions for vehicle purchases by people with disabilities under the recent tax reform.
- [● 7 SOURCES] No plenary sessions are scheduled; voting is limited to two weeks – 10‑14 August and 31 August‑3 September – as part of an effort‑concentrated schedule.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The National Congress of Brazil resumed formal work on Monday 3 August 2024 after a two‑week recess. (b6455c77-b1d9-42cd-be03-0513551c9253, 809a36aa-6e83-4878-9c83-52e328c6598b, 4540cf56-5f47-4855-9245-3237a03ccfa8, c3866c)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Supreme Federal Court will decide the model for the Rio de Janeiro governor’s mandate‑tampão election, choosing between a direct popular vote or an indirect vote by the state legislature.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Supreme Federal Court will decide whether the protective measures of the Lei Maria da Penha apply to gender‑based violence outside the domestic context.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The constitutional amendment to end the 6×1 work‑week schedule remains pending in the Senate under President Davi Alcolumbre.