Overview
- National Congress enacted Constitutional Amendment 137 on Dec. 9, establishing a constitutional exemption from IPVA for terrestrial vehicles at least 20 years old, effective in early 2026.
- The Ministry of Transport estimates about 39 million vehicles fall under the new rule, while G1 reports up to 7.7 million could newly gain the benefit in states without similar policies, including 6.2 million in Minas Gerais and Pernambuco.
- States that lacked time‑based exemptions—such as Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, Tocantins, Alagoas and Santa Catarina—expect revenue losses, with Detran‑PE projecting roughly R$64 million less per year.
- The amendment advanced with overwhelming support: the Senate approved it 65–4 and the Chamber voted 412–4 in the first round and 397–3 in the second; the proposal was authored by Senator Cleitinho.
- Coverage conflicts on whether microbuses, buses, trailers and semitrailers are included, signaling that clarification of the final scope may be needed.