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Senate Approves Redirecting Bets Revenue to Federal Police Fund

A phased 1%→2%→3% transfer will boost Funapol funding, with the measure now before President Lula for sanction.

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Texto contempla ainda investimentos em servidores da PRF e da Polícia Penal Federal.
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Overview

  • The Senate approved the provisional measure on Wednesday, July 8, sending the text to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for sanction and immediate effect only if signed.
  • The law stages transfers of fixed‑odds betting receipts to the Fund for Equipping and Operating the Federal Police (Funapol): 1% in 2026, 2% in 2027 and 3% from 2028.
  • The government may top up Funapol with up to R$200 million in 2026 from free Treasury resources, and the measure lets the fund receive donations and voluntary transfers from states, municipalities and international bodies.
  • Funapol’s allowable spending is widened to include full reimbursement of health costs for federal police staff and pay for extraordinary activity, and the Ministry of Justice can extend health coverage to PRF and PPF officers.
  • The redirected money comes from portions of betting revenue previously earmarked for social security, keeping operators’ large share of receipts intact and prompting debate over shifting funds from health and social programs to security.