Brazil Proposes National Policy to Promote Active Aging and Longevity
Brazil advances a national legislative proposal to promote dignity, health, and social participation for its aging population.
- • Project of Law 107/26 aims to promote dignity, health, and autonomy for Brazilians aged 60+
- • Brazil’s life expectancy increased from under 50 to over 76 years in 80 years, highlighting longevity as a priority
- • The bill proposes a National Longevity Commission to coordinate efforts across ministries and civil organizations
- • The proposal will be reviewed by multiple committees before voting in the Chamber and Senate
Key details
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies is currently reviewing Project of Law 107/26, a proposed national legislation aimed at promoting active aging for individuals aged 60 and above. The Política Nacional da Longevidade (PNL) focuses on ensuring dignity, health, autonomy, security, and social participation for older adults. Deputy Gilberto Nascimento (Pode-SP), who authored the bill, emphasized the importance of prioritizing longevity as a social and economic asset, noting that Brazil’s life expectancy has risen from under 50 years to over 76 years in the last 80 years.
This proposal complements existing policies such as the Política Nacional do Idoso and the Estatuto da Pessoa Idosa. To facilitate implementation, the bill includes the creation of a Comissão Nacional de Longevidade, which will bring together representatives from various ministries, the National Council for the Rights of the Elderly, and civil society groups. Additionally, it plans to establish a Sistema Nacional de Informações da Longevidade to gather and share data related to the policy.
The bill is currently undergoing a conclusive review by committees focused on elderly rights, finance and taxation, and constitutional matters before it advances to plenary votes in both chambers of Congress. The stated goal is to integrate and coordinate actions that prepare Brazil for an aging population, ensuring their dignity and autonomy throughout longer lifespans.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
