The bill defines zoophilia as a crime, treating it as a form of animal abuse.
The bill defines zoophilia as a crime, treating it as a form of animal abuse. To do this, it changes two laws: Law No. 9.605 of 1998 and Law No. 7.960 of 1989. The official summary (ementa) does not detail the penalties or the rules provided for.
Key points and official text
Key points
- Defines zoophilia as a crime
- Zoophilia is treated as a form of abuse
- Amends Laws No. 9.605/1998 and No. 7.960/1989
Official text (PL 1494/2021)
The official text is in Portuguese, as it was voted.
Tipifica a prática de zoofilia como crime de maus-tratos. NOVA EMENTA: Altera as Leis nºs 9.605, de 12 de fevereiro de 1998, e 7.960, de 21 de dezembro de 1989, para tipificar o crime de zoofilia.
How each deputy voted
Symbolic vote: the result was announced without recording each deputy's vote.
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