Bahia lawmaker proposes state policy for gambling-harm prevention and treatment
Bahia state deputy Hilton Coelho presented a bill to the state legislature proposing a public policy on gambling-related disorders. It would provide for prevention, treatment and social reintegration measures, including education campaigns and training for health, education and social-assistance professionals; the bill has no set analysis date.
If advanced, the bill could create new responsibilities for public services addressing gambling-related harm in Bahia.