São Paulo governor proposes registry of convicted domestic abusers

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, seeking re-election, has proposed a controversial plan to create a public registry of individuals convicted of domestic violence. The registry, intended to be accessible for public consultation, would impose significant restrictions on those listed.

Convicted abusers would be barred from holding public office within the state. They would also face limitations on accessing state-controlled financial institutions and development agencies, preventing them from obtaining credit, financing, guarantees, or other forms of support. Furthermore, individuals on the registry would be ineligible to benefit from state-maintained housing programs, including those managed by the Housing Development and Urbanism Company of the State of São Paulo (CDHU).

The governor's proposal must first pass through the legislative process, requiring a bill to be sent to and approved by the São Paulo Legislative Assembly (Alesp). The plan aims to deter domestic violence by imposing tangible consequences beyond initial sentencing.