# Mato Grosso legislative support for disability associations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-legislative-support-for-disability-associations > Updated: 2026-10-21T23:00:18.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. The state of Mato Grosso has introduced legislative measures to support philanthropic organizations serving people with disabilities, specifically the Associations of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional (APAEs) and Pestalozzi Associations. In mid-October, Law No. 13.491/2026 was enacted, granting these entities an exemption from the Fire Safety Tax (TACIN) for properties and activities linked to their institutional purposes. This measure is intended to reduce maintenance costs, allowing organizations to redirect funds toward students and families. To maintain this exemption, entities must provide annual proof of their non-profit status and fiscal regularity, while still complying with fire safety standards. Following this, the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso approved a bill in its first vote aimed at streamlining the transfer of parliamentary amendments to APAEs and similar non-profits. The proposed legislation seeks to reduce bureaucracy by allowing funds to be transferred through simplified partnership agreements without a public call, preventing resource delays caused by administrative hurdles. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly processes various state bills The Mato Grosso Legislative Assembly has moved forward with diverse bills, including school material vouchers, tax debt consolidation, and a proposal to classify criminal factions as terrorists. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-legislature-approves-bill-to-streamline-funding-for-apaes ### 2026-10-16: Mato Grosso grants fire tax exemption to APAE and Pestalozzi Associations Mato Grosso's Law No. 13.491/2026 exempts APAE and Pestalozzi Associations from the Fire Safety Tax to support philanthropic services for people with disabilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-grants-fire-tax-exemption-to-apae-and-pestalozzi-associations --- Cite as: Mato Grosso legislative support for disability associations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-legislative-support-for-disability-associations