Current Version
| Region | Santa Catarina |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | Fine as punishment |
| Start Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| End Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Description | On April 6, 2026, Governor Jorginho Mello signed a law that allows parents to prevent their children from participating in activities related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual and gender diversity in schools. The law does not prohibit schools from addressing these topics, but it enables parents to opt their children out of classes covering them, with non-compliance punishable by a fine ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 reais. |
| Sources | https://g1.globo.com/google/amp/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2026/04/10/lei-em-sc-permite-que-pais-proibam-filhos-de-terem-aulas-sobre-identidade-e-igualdade-de-genero.ghtml https://www.nsctotal.com.br/politica/lei-permite-que-pais-proibam-filhos-de-participar-de-atividades-sobre-igualdade-de-genero-em-sc |
Revision History (7)
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Fine as punishment |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Fine as punishment |
| End Date | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Description | On April 6, 2026, Governor Jorginho Mello signed a law that allows parents to prevent their children from participating in activities related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual and gender diversity. The law does not prohibit schools from addressing these topics, but it enables parents to opt their children out of classes covering them, with non-compliance punishable by a fine ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 reais. | On April 6, 2026, Governor Jorginho Mello signed a law that allows parents to prevent their children from participating in activities related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual and gender diversity in schools. The law does not prohibit schools from addressing these topics, but it enables parents to opt their children out of classes covering them, with non-compliance punishable by a fine ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 reais. |
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| Value | Fine as punishment | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Fine as punishment | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Jan 26, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Description | On January 26, 2026, the governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello (PL), signed a law prohibiting the installation of gender-neutral bathrooms in the state's schools. The law establishes a fine of up to 10,000 reais in case of non-compliance. | On April 6, 2026, Governor Jorginho Mello signed a law that allows parents to prevent their children from participating in activities related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual and gender diversity. The law does not prohibit schools from addressing these topics, but it enables parents to opt their children out of classes covering them, with non-compliance punishable by a fine ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 reais. |
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| Sources | https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/brasil/2026/01/7339119-governo-de-sc-sanciona-proibicao-de-banheiros-de-genero-neutro-em-escolas.html https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/com-multa-de-ate-r-10-mil-governador-de-sc-sanciona-lei-contra-banheiros-unissex/ | https://g1.globo.com/google/amp/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2026/04/10/lei-em-sc-permite-que-pais-proibam-filhos-de-terem-aulas-sobre-identidade-e-igualdade-de-genero.ghtml https://www.nsctotal.com.br/politica/lei-permite-que-pais-proibam-filhos-de-participar-de-atividades-sobre-igualdade-de-genero-em-sc |
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Fine as punishment |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Fine as punishment |
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing the dates.
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| End Date | 2026 | (none) |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "This information is already in the "Bathroom Access" section, so it doesn't need to be here.
"On January 26, 2026, the governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello (PL), signed a law prohibiting the installation of gender-neutral bathrooms in the state's schools. The law establishes a fine of up to 10,000 reais in case of non-compliance.
https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/brasil/2026/01/7339119-governo-de-sc-sanciona-proibicao-de-banheiros-de-genero-neutro-em-escolas.html
https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/com-multa-de-ate-r-10-mil-governador-de-sc-sanciona-lei-contra-banheiros-unissex/""
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026 |
| Description | On January 26, 2026, the governor of Santa Catarina, Jorginho Mello (PL), signed a law prohibiting the installation of gender-neutral bathrooms in the state's schools. The law establishes a fine of up to 10,000 reais in case of non-compliance. |
| Sources | https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/brasil/2026/01/7339119-governo-de-sc-sanciona-proibicao-de-banheiros-de-genero-neutro-em-escolas.html https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/com-multa-de-ate-r-10-mil-governador-de-sc-sanciona-lei-contra-banheiros-unissex/ |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "Hi, I tried to add some information, but it didn't work. Could someone help me?
https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/com-multa-de-ate-r-10-mil-governador-de-sc-sanciona-lei-contra-banheiros-unissex/"