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Record STMT-W6CBBC7Legally binding

Projeto de Lei n° 2338, de 2023

Legislation State lawBRproposed

Project of Law No. 2338 of 2023, authored by Senator Rodrigo Pacheco, provides the legal framework for the use of artificial intelligence in Brazil. The legislative text establishes general norms, principles, classification of risks, corporate and public governance, and civil liability regarding artificial intelligence systems. Following approval by the Federal Senate Plenary in December 2024, the bill was sent to the Chamber of Deputies for review.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Senado FederalLegislature · BR
Lead issuer
Legal forceLegally binding
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentGeneral publicLegislatorsRegulatorsCompaniesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

Legislators, legal professionals, and stakeholders interested in the national regulation and governance of artificial intelligence in Brazil.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The bill addresses the regulation, governance, classification of risks, and civil liability associated with the development, implementation, and use of artificial intelligence systems in Brazil.

What's missing

As a legislative bill undergoing bicameral review, final enforcement mechanisms and definitive administrative agency structures remain subject to ongoing parliamentary amendment.

Key takeaways
  • The document establishes a comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence in Brazil.
  • It proposes a risk-based approach to classify, regulate, and supervise artificial intelligence systems.
  • The project details civil liability rules and governance obligations for developers and deployers.
  • The Federal Senate approved the substitute text and forwarded it to the Chamber of Deputies for revision.
Principles it states
Safety and trustworthinessRespect for fundamental rights and human rightsProtection of the environment and sustainable developmentDemocratic values and scientific development
Outline
· Initial Text and Authorship
· Committee Review and Reports
· Amendments and Consolidation
· Plenary Approval
· Transmission to the Chamber of Deputies
Issued3 May 2023
Length35,142 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Direito Civil > Responsabilidade Civil

PL 2338/2023 - Assunto

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

4/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

com o intuito de preservar a dignidade, a privacidade e os direitos dos indivíduos mesmo após sua morte

Relatório Legislativo - 18/06/2024

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

4/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

prever supervisão humana, diligência e auditabilidade nos casos de alto risco

EMENDA 212 PLEN - PL 2338/2023

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

com o intuito de preservar a dignidade, a privacidade e os direitos dos indivíduos mesmo após sua morte

Relatório Legislativo - 18/06/2024

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

4/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Emenda que exige selo identificador daqueles materiais audiovisuais produzidos por IA

EMENDA 4 - PL 2338/2023

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Categorização e Avaliação de Riscos em Sistemas de IA (avaliação preliminar de riscos; definição e regulação de risco excessivo e alto risco; critérios de classificação de riscos em sistemas de IA)

Tramitação - 01/07/2024

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence legal_framework risk_management civil_liability governance