CEsp will debate bills that prohibit betting advertising.
The Sports Committee (CEsp) will discuss in a public hearing the bill that prohibits advertising of fixed-odds betting services, known as bets ( PL 2.985/2023 ) and the proposal that prohibits athletes and celebrities from advertising sports betting platforms ( PL 3.405/2023 ). Presented by Senators Carlos Portinho (PL-RJ) and Jorge Kajuru (PSB-GO), the requests to discuss the topics were approved this Wednesday (12). The date of the debate will still be scheduled.
With the approval of these requests in today's session, the projects were not deliberated and will remain under discussion until the hearing takes place.
The author of Bill 2.985/2023 is Senator Styvenson Valentim (PSDB-RN). In his justification, he argues that, given the accumulated economic power of betting companies, the Legislature should act to establish limits on the activity. Portinho is the rapporteur for this text.
Bill 3.405/2023, authored by Senator Eduardo Girão (Novo-CE), has a similar purpose. The rapporteur is Senator Sérgio Petecão (PSD-AC). The bill includes in the law regulating betting a prohibition on advertising by sports teams, athletes, former athletes, as well as presenters or commentators of any sport and from any media outlet. It also prohibits advertising by celebrities, digital influencers, or any individuals, as defined in regulations, who may influence the behavior of a significant number of people.
The term "bets" is an abbreviation of the English word "betting," which, in the digital context, refers to online platforms that offer betting services. A deeper discussion on the subject was also advocated by Petecão, Girão, and Senator Romário (PL-RJ).
Portinho requested that the debate take place in April, preferably in the Senate Plenary, and that figures representing all viewpoints on the topic be invited.
The president of the CEsp, Senator Leila Barros (PDT-DF), said that she will try to meet the requests and affirmed that she will expedite the matter.
Injured athlete
At Girão's request, Cesp postponed on Wednesday the vote on a bill that would require sports competition regulations to establish procedures and standards aimed at safeguarding the image and dignity of athletes in the event of injuries during matches. Bill 3.742/2024 , authored by Senator Jorge Kajuru (PSB-GO), has received a favorable opinion from Girão, but he requested more time to refine the bill.
career transition
Also at Portinho's request, the CEsp postponed the vote on a bill that requires sports training organizations to make athletes aware of the time limitations of a sports career and the planning for career transition. Bill 4.439/2024 is authored by Leila Barros and has a favorable opinion from the rapporteur, Senator Jorge Kajuru (PSB-GO).
Portinho argued, however, that he needs more time to study the text. ( Senate Agency )
