Following its approval in the Chamber of Deputies last week, the Dosimetria Bill now faces Senate scrutiny. CCJ President Otto Alencar proposes restricting penalty reductions to January 8, 2023, invasion and vandalism acts, amid debates on whether it excludes former President Jair Bolsonaro.
After the Chamber of Deputies approved the Dosimetria Bill on December 10—which adjusts penalty criteria for coup-related crimes, potentially accelerating regime progression—the focus has shifted to the Senate.
The bill's broad language could apply to crimes like coercion, arson, and resistance, benefiting convicts beyond January 8 participants, per Folha consultations. Chamber rapporteur Paulinho da Força (Solidariedade-SP) insists it targets coup accused, particularly from 8/1, and opposes further Senate restrictions if they delay passage.
Senate CCJ President Otto Alencar (PSD-BA) proposes an amendment limiting reductions to 'crimes committed in the context of the events of January 8, 2023, related to acts of invasion, vandalism, or damage to public or private property.' He warned GloboNews the current text 'will not pass.'
Senator Fabiano Contarato (PT-ES) calls it dangerous, potentially aiding criminals and factions while aiming to benefit Bolsonaro. Experts differ on whether Alencar's amendment would exclude Bolsonaro, whose 27-year sentence could see closed regime time cut from 6-10 years to 2-4 years.
Rapporteur Esperidião Amin (PP-SC) presents his report on December 17, with possible CCJ and plenary votes that day. Government allies push for delays into 2026.
