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The Chamber of Deputies approves a proposal with strict penalties for abandoning animals. The new legislation includes imprisonment of up to 5 years, revocation of driver's licenses and heavy fines, impacting drivers and passengers.
Few actions can arouse as much indignation as the abandonment of animals, especially when done cruelly by drivers who leave them to their own devices on public roads.
Now, a legislative proposal approved by the Chamber of Deputies promises to drastically change this reality, with severe punishments that could transform abandonment into a very serious traffic crime, putting at risk not only the freedom of offenders, but also their right to drive.
At the heart of this proposal is the imprisonment of up to five years and revocation of the CNH (National Driver's License) as punishments for drivers and passengers who participate in this act.
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The initiative is advancing through the legislative system and is already sparking debates about its impact on reducing this historic problem in Brazil.
A proposal that promises rigor
The new measure not only considers animal abandonment a crime, but also classifies it as a very serious traffic violation., which increases the severity of the practice.
Offenders may face heavy fines, the revocation of the driver's license and even the prohibition of obtaining a new driving license.
Passengers who ignore or assist in abandonment are also subject to the same sanctions., reinforcing collective responsibility in combating the practice.
According to deputy Nilto Tatto (PT-SP), rapporteur of the project, the consolidated text brings together main ideas from four different projects, including PL 25/24, authored by deputy Delegado Matheus Laiola (União-PR).
According to the parliamentarian, abandonment will be classified as a crime and infraction, with punishments that seek to discourage the use of vehicles for the practice.
The new legislation, in addition to its punitive function, aims to create a deterrent effect, discouraging potential offenders from committing similar acts.
The processing of the law
The path to approval of this project is not simple.
After approval by the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee, the proposal will be forwarded to the Roads and Transport and Constitution and Justice and Citizenship committees.
If it receives positive approval from these committees, the text will go to the Senate and, finally, to the presidential sanction.
The measure has also received support from animal protection organizations, who see it as an essential step towards raising awareness and educating society about the seriousness of abandonment.
According to representatives of these entities, “Stricter laws are essential to combat recurring behavior and change mentalities”.
There is great pressure for the proposal to advance in the Senate, given the gravity of the problem and the urgency of solutions.
The impact on drivers and society
If approved, this legislation will represent a significant change in the way Brazil deals with animal abandonment.
Drivers who previously saw the act as something without major consequences will now face severe repercussions, including imprisonment and loss of rights.
According to rapporteur Nilto Tatto, The application of strict penalties can have a real impact, putting an end to the impunity surrounding this crime.
Furthermore, the initiative aligns Brazil with international animal protection practices, even though it represents an innovation in the country's legal and traffic system.
For offenders, the implications go beyond physical and financial penalties.
The measure carries with it a moral and educational weight, aiming change public perception about animal abandonment and reinforce the idea of social responsibility.
Animal abandonment: a historical problem
Animal abandonment in Brazil is a persistent problem, with thousands of cases registered annually.
This behavior generates suffering for animals, burden on shelters and environmental impacts.
Despite advances in awareness campaigns, many drivers still use their vehicles to abandon their vehicles, escaping punishment due to the lack of specific laws.
The current proposal appears as an attempt to end this cycle, introducing punishments that penalize the act and prevent its recurrence.
The expectation is that, by making the practice riskier, the number of dropouts will decrease drastically.
Questions that remain
In light of the proposal, important questions arise: Will severe punishment be enough to deter offenders? What will be the impact of this legislation on Brazilian society in the long term?
The answer to these questions will depend not only on the final approval of the measure, but also on its practical application and society's adherence to the new rules.
Anyway, what do you think? Can measures like this really change society's mindset or are broader educational actions necessary? Leave your opinion in the comments and participate in this important discussion!
It's incredible that now there is no strict law for child rippers...There are already laws in defense of children.
I agree with the punishments, but they should also be extended to all types of abandonment, those who tie dogs to posts and puppies left in boxes near parks...
They should do this against those who are drunk, drugged, doing crazy things in traffic, like a lot of truck drivers!