Brazil: Bill amending Environmental Crimes Law to criminalise digital content of hate and violence against animals (PL 519/2026) was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

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Bill amending Environmental Crimes Law to criminalise digital content of hate and violence against animals (PL 519/2026) was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

On 11 February 2026, the Bill amending the Environmental Crimes Law to criminalise digital content of hate and violence against animals (PL 519/2026) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. It applies to individuals who incite, transmit, propagat…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2026-02-11
under deliberation

On 11 February 2026, the Bill amending the Environmental Crimes Law to criminalise digital content …