Brazilian Congressional Bill No. 1904 | |
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National Congress of Brazil | |
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Citation | PL 1904/2024 |
Territorial extent | Whole of Brazil |
Considered by | Chamber of Deputies |
Considered by | Federal Senate |
Legislative history | |
First chamber: Chamber of Deputies | |
Introduced by | Sóstenes Cavalcante (PL-RJ) |
Introduced | 17 May 2024 |
First reading | 17 May 2024 |
Summary | |
Modifies the Brazilian Penal Code, thoughening 1940 legislation regarding abortion | |
Status: Pending |
The Brazilian Congressional Bill No 1904. also know as the Antiabortion Bill or the Abortion Bill is an ongoing proposal in the Brazilian Congress, that seeks to change the Brazilian Penal Code, equaling abortion to homicide when done after the 22nd week of gestation. The proposal is authored by Federal Deputy Sóstenes Cavalcante, from the Liberal Party.