Brazil: Bill amending Statute of the Child and Adolescent (PL 457/2026) including judicial authorisation requirement for economic digital content creation by children and adolescents was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

On 10 February 2026, Bill No. 457/2026 was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill would amend Law No. 8.069 of 13 July 1990 (Statute of the Child and Adolescent) to explicitly extend the judicial authorisation requirement under Article 149 to digital content creation activities carried out by children and adolescents for economic purposes. The proposal would add subparagraph (c) to item II of Article 149 and insert a new paragraph 3, providing that the authorisation regime would apply when such activities are conducted on social networks, digital platforms, applications, or similar means, where there is habitual use of the image, voice, or participation of a child or adolescent for the purpose of obtaining direct or indirect economic advantage.