Women's rights groups and lawmakers are pressuring the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies to vote on a bill that would criminalize misogyny.
The legislation, known as the PL da Misoginia, seeks to protect women by aligning hate crimes against them with existing laws against racism. If passed, the measure would create a more severe legal framework for those targeting women based on gender hatred.
Rep. Tabata Amaral (PSB-SP) has emerged as a key figure in the push for the vote. While advocating for the bill, Amaral said she would only ask Chamber President Hugo Motta to put the legislation to a vote if specific adjustments are made to the report [2].
The movement has gained significant momentum through organized activism. The Levante Mulheres Vivas movement and other rights groups have coordinated mobilizations at the National Congress in Brasília [3]. According to one report, more than 100 offices were sent to the Chamber to demand the vote [4].
The bill, identified as PL 896/2026 [3], aims to ensure that hatred toward women is treated as an inexcusable crime. Rep. Maria do Rosário (PT-RS) said, "Não podemos ficar marcadas pelo ódio" — "We cannot remain marked by hate" [5].
Pressure on the legislative body intensified during the latter half of June. The vote was expected to take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 [1]. The outcome depends on the ability of supporters to secure the necessary adjustments to the bill's text and the willingness of President Motta to schedule the plenary session [2].
“"Não podemos ficar marcadas pelo ódio."”
The push for Bill 896/2026 represents a legislative attempt to shift the legal classification of misogyny from general harassment or violence to a hate crime. By equating it with racism, Brazil would establish a non-bailable and imprescriptible offense, significantly increasing the legal consequences for gender-based hate speech and actions.
