The bill changes the Maria da Penha Law so that the aggressor is subject to electronic monitoring (such as an ankle monitor) while an urgent protective order is in force, in cases of domestic and family violence.
The bill changes the Maria da Penha Law so that the aggressor is subject to electronic monitoring (such as an ankle monitor) while an urgent protective order is in force, in cases of domestic and family violence.
Key points and official text
Key points
- Amends Law No. 11.340/2006 (Maria da Penha Law)
- Provides for electronic monitoring of the aggressor
- Applies while an urgent protective order is in effect
- Deals with cases of domestic and family violence
Official text (PL 5427/2023)
The official text is in Portuguese, as it was voted.
Aprimora a aplicação de medida protetiva, alterando a Lei nº 11.340, de 7 de agosto de 2006. NOVA EMENTA: Altera a Lei nº 11.340, de 7 de agosto de 2006 (Lei Maria da Penha), para sujeitar o agressor a monitoração eletrônica durante aplicação de medida protetiva de urgência em casos de violência doméstica e familiar.
How each deputy voted
Symbolic vote: the result was announced without recording each deputy's vote.
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