Rep. Tabata Amaral (PSB-SP) will coordinate a working group to analyze the Misogyny Bill, also known as Projeto de Lei nº 896/2023.
The move represents a significant escalation in Brazil's legal approach to gender-based hate speech. If passed, the legislation would transform misogyny from a social issue into a criminal offense with strict penalties.
The working group was installed on Tuesday, April 5, 2026 [4]. Amaral said she received the invitation to lead the group with honor and urgency. The group has 45 days to conclude its analysis of the text [1].
According to House Speaker Hugo Motta, the bill proposes prison sentences ranging from two to five years for those who engage in hate speech against women [2]. The proposal aims to specifically target the promotion of hatred, and violence based on gender.
The bill has already seen significant movement in the legislative process. It was approved by unanimity in the Senate before moving to the Chamber of Deputies [3].
Amaral said she intends for the text to be voted on before the end of the current legislative semester. However, reports regarding the current status of the bill's progress among deputies vary, with some sources indicating the formal processing within the Chamber has not yet fully commenced.
The working group's primary task is to refine the language of the bill to ensure it effectively criminalizes misogyny while adhering to constitutional standards. The 45-day window creates a tight timeline for the group to present its findings to the full assembly.
“"Recebi o convite com honra e urgência."”
The transition of the Misogyny Bill from the Senate to the Chamber of Deputies marks a critical phase in Brazil's efforts to codify protections against gender-based hatred. By establishing specific prison terms of two to five years, the Brazilian government is seeking to create a legal deterrent against misogynistic discourse that differs from general hate speech laws. The appointment of Tabata Amaral, a prominent advocate for education and women's rights, suggests a push for a rigorous and timely legislative conclusion.
