Asamblea Legislativa de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Legislature
Recently active bills, with a plain-English title and summary. The legislature works in Spanish — every title and summary is generated only from the official Spanish text, and each bill links to its original.
Bill data as of Sep 13
- PC 1087NewIn committee
Amending Section 2023.02 of the Puerto Rico Incentives Code
This bill amends the 2023.02 section of the Puerto Rico Incentives Code to add several entities as eligible for a qualified doctor to meet their 180-hour annual community service requirement with compensation.
Read the original bill - RS 560Introduced
Commission to Investigate Water Authority Response to Emergencies
The Senate commission is to investigate AAA's emergency response protocols and measures to contamination incidents and potential interference with critical facilities.
Read the original bill - RS 543Introduced
Study on Compliance with Law 143-2018
The Senate commission is ordered to study the compliance of Law 143-2018, which regulates fair, reasonable, and transparent billing for essential public services during emergencies, amid frequent water service disruptions in Puerto Rico and related purposes.
Read the original bill - RS 187Introduced
Ordering Senate Government Commission to Investigate Puerto Rico's Energy System
The Senate Government Commission must continuously investigate Puerto Rico's energy system, including its policy, project development, access, service, and environmental and economic impact.
Read the original bill - PS 74NewIn committee
Amendments to Work Accident Compensation Law
This bill adds a new sub-clause and amends an existing clause of the Work Accident Compensation Law to increase temporary disability benefits and allow the administrator to adjust payments for cost of living.
Read the original bill - PS 1462NewIntroduced
Law to Prevent Social Isolation and Unwanted Loneliness of Elderly People in Puerto Rico
This bill creates a program called 'Conecta 60+' to prevent social isolation and unwanted loneliness among elderly people in Puerto Rico. It establishes mechanisms for identification, follow-up, and connection with services for at-risk elderly individuals and allows for collaboration with municipalities, government entities, and other organizations.
Read the original bill - PC 1399NewIntroduced
Law to Adjust Minimum Pension to Current Cost of Living
Amends laws to increase the minimum pension and related purposes.
Read the original bill - RS 579NewIn committee
Senate Agriculture Commission to Investigate Drought Impact on South Puerto Rico Agriculture
The Senate Agriculture Commission will investigate the impact of severe drought on agriculture and livestock in south Puerto Rico, examining water resources and compliance with a 2022 law.
Read the original bill - RC 794NewIn committee
Investigation into Public Housing Unit Allocation Processes in Puerto Rico
The bill orders the House of Representatives' Housing and Urban Development Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the processes used by the Department of Housing and the Public Housing Administration to allocate housing units, including the handling of waiting lists, adherence to established turn order and preferences, and allegations of units being given to applicants out of turn.
Read the original bill - RCC 60Introduced
Transfer of land to the Municipality of Canóvanas for residents of Sector Jardines de Palmarejo and Santa Catalina
The bill orders the Puerto Rico Land Authority to transfer land to the Municipality of Canóvanas for residents of Sector Jardines de Palmarejo and Santa Catalina so the municipality can segregate and transfer the land to the families who live there.
Read the original bill
More recent activity
- RS 281Investigate LUMA Energy's Response to Power OutagesIn committee
- PS 896Amending the Medical Cannabis Law to clarify employee restrictionsNewIn committee
- PC 1430Amending Sections 1 and 3 of the Public Water and Sewer Authority LawNewIn committee
- RS 1111Awarding the Senate's Highest Honor to Ángel Cancel AcevedoIntroduced
- RCS 188Exemption for Head Start Program StaffIntroduced
- RS 482Investigate PEPS Budget AllocationIntroduced
- PS 1435Special Procedures Code of Puerto RicoIntroduced
- PS 465Add New Provision to Penal Code Regarding Social Media EvidenceNewIn committee
- PC 408Mental Health Assistance for Minors in Sports EventsNewIn committee
- PS 707Amends Several Articles of the Real Estate Registry LawNewPassed chamber
- PS 908Amending Outdoor Sports Regulations for Minors in Schools and Sports EntitiesNewPassed chamber
- PC 839Law to Regulate School Sports Program FinancingNewIn committee
- RS 574Investigate the State of the Luis Muñoz Marín School BuildingsIn committee
- RCS 214Transfer land for Simon Madera SchoolNewIntroduced
- RCS 176Reassign $100,000 to Aguas Buenas MunicipalityNewPassed chamber
- PS 299Amending Laws to Protect Minors in Investigations and ProceedingsNewIn committee
- PS 1040Promoting Urban Art as Crime Prevention ToolNewIn committee
- PS 1461Declaring October as Puerto Rico Biociences MonthNewIntroduced
- PC 28Amends the Law of Certificates of Need and ConvenienceNewIn committee
Bill data via Open States / Plural Policy(public domain). English titles and summaries are AI-generated from the official Spanish text — read the original via each bill's link.