Overview
- The Senate approved the bill 48–25 after fast-tracking text previously cleared by the Chamber of Deputies.
- The proposal bars stacking certain coup-related charges, reduces penalties for crimes committed in a crowd, and speeds movement to less restrictive prison regimes.
- Proponents say Bolsonaro’s 27-year sentence could translate to roughly two years and four months in closed prison if the changes take effect.
- The measure could also ease or end custody for more than a hundred January 8 defendants who were not identified as leaders or financiers.
- An override attempt and constitutional challenges are expected, as the Supreme Court just closed the coup cases by sentencing the final five defendants.