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PS 1010

Para añadir los nuevos Artículos 6.27, 6.28 y 6.29 a la Ley 168-2019, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Armas de Puerto Rico de 2020”, a los fines de establecer el mecanismo de solicitud de orden de protección para aquellas personas perjudicadas de un delito violento o su tentativa, cometido con un arma, según tipificado por esta Ley; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Establishes victim protective orders for survivors of firearm-related violent crimes in Puerto Rico through new weapons law provisions.

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Bill Summary · PS 1010

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1010 proposes adding three new articles (6.27, 6.28, and 6.29) to Puerto Rico's 2020 Weapons Law, establishing a legal mechanism for protective orders for victims of violent crimes or attempted violent crimes committed with firearms. The bill creates a formal pathway for crime victims to obtain court-ordered protection measures specifically related to firearm-involved offenses.

Why is this important

Protective orders (also called restraining or protection orders) are critical legal tools that allow victims of violence to obtain court enforcement against perpetrators, including provisions like maintaining distance and restricting contact. In Puerto Rico, which has experienced significant gun violence, creating a dedicated mechanism within the weapons law framework could streamline victim protections and potentially reduce repeat victimization. This measure addresses gaps in existing victim protection procedures by creating a specific legislative pathway tied directly to firearm-related crimes.

Potential points of contention

  • Due process concerns: Questions about the burden of proof required, whether evidence standards differ from standard restraining orders, and protections for defendants' rights to fair hearings and legal representation
  • Implementation and enforcement: Unclear mechanisms for how protective orders would be monitored, enforced across jurisdictions, or coordinated with existing police response systems in Puerto Rico
  • Scope and definitions: The bill's language doesn't specify which violent crimes qualify, whether attempted crimes receive equal treatment, or how it interacts with existing protective order statutes already available under Puerto Rico law

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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