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PS 812

Para añadir los nuevos Artículos 6-A y 8; enmendar los Artículos 4, 5, 6 y 7; y reenumerar los actuales Artículos 8, 9 y 10 como Artículos 9, 10 y 11 a la Ley 133-2024, conocida como la “Ley para la Prevención y Protección Contra el Acoso y Hostigamiento Sexual en el Deporte en Puerto Rico”, a los fines de fortalecer los mecanismos de cumplimiento, fiscalización y prevención mediante la creación de un Registro de Cumplimiento de Entidades Deportivas, la adopción de un Protocolo Uniforme de Prevención y Respuesta, la implantación de un mecanismo de denuncia confidencial, y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico strengthens sexual harassment protections in sports by creating entity compliance registry, uniform response protocol, and confidential reporting mechanism to enhance enforcement and prevention.

Firmado por el Presidente del Senado
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Bill Summary · PS 812

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 812 amends Puerto Rico's 2024 law on sexual harassment prevention in sports by strengthening enforcement mechanisms. It creates a Compliance Registry for sports entities, establishes a uniform prevention and response protocol, and implements a confidential reporting mechanism for harassment incidents.

Why is this important

Sexual harassment in sports remains a significant issue affecting athletes' safety and participation. These amendments aim to create accountability through documented compliance tracking and standardized procedures, while protecting complainants through confidential reporting channels—essential for encouraging victims to come forward.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement capacity: Whether Puerto Rico's sports regulatory agencies have sufficient resources and expertise to manage the new registry and investigative protocols effectively
  • Confidentiality vs. transparency: Balancing victim privacy protections with the public's right to know which entities have compliance violations or repeated incidents
  • Compliance burden: Small sports organizations may face disproportionate administrative costs implementing uniform protocols, potentially creating barriers to entry for grassroots programs

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

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