Authored by Senator Jayme Campos (União-MT), the bill amends Law 13,756 of 2018, which already directs lottery funds to entities such as the National Federation of Associations of Parents and Friends of Exceptional Children (APAEs), the Brazilian Red Cross, and the National Federation of Pestalozzi Associations.
According to the text, only nonprofit institutions registered with health surveillance agencies and with the elderly rights councils will be eligible. The opinion of the rapporteur, Senator Damares Alves (Republicanos-DF), also ensures that transfers will be made even if there are outstanding tax debts owed to the federal government.
In her report, the senator added data from the 2022 Census showing that 11% of Brazilians are 65 years or older and that 67,200 such institutions are currently in operation.
Jayme Campos said the bill was crafted with great care. “This is an act of social justice that strengthens support for those who most need these homes, along with assistance and food.” He highlighted that Brazil already has more than 33 million elderly people and that this population is growing rapidly.
Senator Jorge Seif agreed on the need for financial support for these institutions. “The population is aging and everyone’s life is very rushed. These homes that take care of our elderly really need support, it’s almost philanthropic work. Those who serve in these homes do volunteer work and sometimes even donate from their own resources to keep these institutions running.”
The proposal now goes to the Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) for final consideration.
Source: Agência Senado
