Overview
- The Senate’s Public Security Committee approved, by symbolic vote, a legislative decree (PDL 1/2025) to suspend the presidential rule on police use of force.
- The measure, authored by Sen. Mecias de Jesus and reported by Sen. Hamilton Mourão, proceeds to the Constitution and Justice Committee before any required plenary votes.
- The decree deems firearms a last resort, forbids shooting at unarmed fleeing persons, creates a National Committee to monitor use of force, and conditions FNSP and Funpen transfers on compliance.
- Federal planning data show R$1.1 billion from the National Public Security Fund went to subnational governments in 2024, highlighting the funding stakes tied to the rule.
- Security committees in both chambers are advancing suspension efforts, including a House proposal by Rep. Marcos Pollon, as opposition figures label the decree coercive toward states.