Overview
- The Chamber of Deputies approved the relator’s conversion of Medida Provisória 1.348/2026 on Wednesday, sending the text to the Senate for analysis and possible presidential sanction.
- The law phases in transfers from quota‑fixed sports betting to Funapol at 1% in 2026, 2% in 2027 and 3% from 2028, with percentages calculated after prize payouts and income tax deductions.
- The approved text authorizes a one‑off Treasury transfer of up to R$200 million to Funapol in 2026 and broadens the fund’s revenue to include voluntary transfers and donations.
- Funapol’s permitted uses are expanded to cover health reimbursements for Federal Police staff and certain operational payments, with the Ministry of Justice empowered to extend health benefits to PRF and PPF personnel.
- Supporters say the measure strengthens police capacity without creating new mandatory spending, while critics note it redirects money that had been planned for health, social assistance and Social Security and expect political debate in the Senate.