The Senate Human Rights Committee (CDH) approved this Wednesday (24) PL 1,130/2025, which includes long-term care facilities for the elderly in the list of civil society entities that receive resources from sports lotteries.
The bill stipulates that net revenue from three annual competitions will fund these organizations. This creates a stable source of housing, food, and assistance. The bill now awaits final approval by the Economic Affairs Committee (CAE).
Authored by Senator Jayme Campos (União-MT), the proposal amends Law 13,756 of 2018, which already distributes lottery funds to entities such as the National Federation of Associations of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional, the Brazilian Red Cross and the National Federation of Pestalozzi Associations.
Functioning and criteria
The text establishes that only non-profit institutions receive the funds. Furthermore, these organizations must be registered with health surveillance agencies and seniors’ rights councils.
The rapporteur, Senator Damares Alves (Republicans-DF), assured that the transfer of funds will occur even in the event of tax debts to the federal government. In her report, she presented data from the 2022 Census, which shows that 11% of the Brazilian population is 65 or older. The document also noted the existence of 67,200 such institutions in operation.
Repercussions in the Senate
Jayme Campos highlighted the impact of the measure, and according to him: “It is a gesture of social justice that strengthens the service to those who most need these homes, with assistance and food.”
He also recalled that Brazil has more than 33 million elderly people and that this population is growing rapidly.
The Senator Jorge Seif (PL-SC) agreed with the need to expand financial support. He highlighted: “The population is aging, and everyone’s lives are very busy. These homes that care for our elderly really need support; it’s almost a philanthropic effort. Those who serve in these homes volunteer and sometimes even donate what they have to maintain these institutions.”