The facts
The Senate approved PEC 18/2025 on public security; the official record shows a 75–0 final plenary vote after a 73–0 committee vote. [1][2]
The proposal addresses national public-security coordination and organized crime, according to the government’s description. [2][3]
The lower house had previously approved the same text; the separate proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility was excluded. [2][3]
The amendment still awaits promulgation and was not yet in force in the reports reviewed. [1][3]
Still unconfirmed
- The promulgation date and practical implementation timeline are not established.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 4 Nov 2026, 09:33 UTC.
Primary Senate voting records and a federal government notice establish the legislative steps; the amendment is not described as in force before promulgation.
- PEC 18/2025 — voting records
Federal Senate of Brazil · Primary source · 3 Nov 2026
Official Senate record of the amendment votes.
- Senado aprova PEC da Segurança Pública sem redução da maioridade penal
Agência Brasil · Reporting · 3 Nov 2026
Reports Senate vote and confirms criminal-responsibility proposal was excluded.
- PEC da Segurança Pública é aprovada por unanimidade no Senado Federal
Government of Brazil, Secretariat for Institutional Relations · Primary source · 3 Nov 2026
Government release says the lower house had passed the same text and describes next steps.