Overview

• The Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee approved the measure in a terminative vote, raising Article 218‑B penalties from four–ten to six–twelve years for crimes involving children, adolescents, or vulnerable people.
• By lifting the minimum sentence, the proposal eliminates eligibility to serve a minimum‑term conviction under domiciliary imprisonment.
• The bill covers conduct such as submitting, inducing, or attracting minors to prostitution or other sexual exploitation, as well as facilitating exploitation or preventing a victim from leaving.
• Authored by Senator Zequinha Marinho after a fact‑finding visit to Marajó, the initiative is presented as a way to keep offenders away from victims.
• Rapporteur Eliziane Gama endorsed the change as consistent with Brazil’s international commitments, and the text now proceeds to the Chamber of Deputies for consideration.