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Changes the Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11.340/2006) to provide that women who are victims of domestic and family violence be assisted, preferably, by a female health professional.

PL 5253/2023 · latest vote on December 6, 2023

Changes the Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11.340/2006) to provide that women who are victims of domestic and family violence be assisted, preferably, by a female health professional.

Key points and official text

Key points

  • Amends the Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11.340/2006)
  • Affects women who are victims of domestic and family violence
  • Care would preferably be provided by a female health professional

Official text (PL 5253/2023)

The official text is in Portuguese, as it was voted.

Altera a Lei nº 11.340, de 7 de agosto de 2006, para prever o atendimento da mulher vítima de violência familiar ou doméstica preferencialmente por profissional de saúde do sexo feminino. NOVA EMENTA: Altera a Lei nº 11.340, de 7 de agosto de 2006 (Lei Maria da Penha), para prever o atendimento da mulher vítima de violência doméstica e familiar preferencialmente por profissional de saúde do sexo feminino.

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