Brazil Finalizes AI Bill for Câmara Vote This Year

Overview

• The rapporteur, Aguinaldo Ribeiro, said the final text will be ready in the coming days with an expectation of a Chamber vote before year-end.
• The consolidated proposal integrates the government’s SIA governance system and the Redata special tax regime for data-center services.
• Under the government’s plan appended to the bill, the ANPD would serve as the competent authority in areas without a sector regulator.
• Officials point to the goal of retaining data processing in Brazil, noting that roughly 60% of Brazilian data is handled abroad today.
• Following committee and plenary consideration in the Câmara, the measure would return to the Senate for final approval under a priority timetable.