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PS 1023

Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 12 y reenumerar los actuales Artículos 12 al 15 como Artículos 13 al 16 en la Ley Núm. 5 de 21 de enero de 2022 según emendada, conocida como “Ley para el Fortalecimiento y Desarrollo del Deporte Puertorriqueño” a los fines de asignar al Departamento de Recreación y Deportes la cantidad de un millón de dólares ($1,000,000) para cubrir sus gastos administrativos y fortalecer la programación dirigida a las diversas poblaciones que atiende; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico allocates $1 million to the Department of Recreation and Sports for administrative costs and community sports programming for diverse populations.

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Bill Summary · PS 1023

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1023 adds a new Article 12 to Puerto Rico's 2022 Sports Development Law and renumbers subsequent articles accordingly. The bill allocates $1,000,000 to the Department of Recreation and Sports to cover administrative expenses and strengthen programming for diverse populations served by the department.

Why is this important

This funding directly impacts Puerto Rico's sports infrastructure and community recreation programs, which serve as important tools for youth development, public health, and social engagement across different demographic groups. The allocation represents a concrete commitment to sustaining and expanding athletic and recreational opportunities island-wide during a period of fiscal constraints.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal sustainability: Whether $1 million represents adequate, insufficient, or excessive funding given Puerto Rico's ongoing fiscal oversight and debt obligations
  • Program specificity: The bill lacks detail on how funds will be distributed among "diverse populations," raising questions about equitable allocation and measurable outcomes
  • Administrative versus programmatic split: No breakdown is specified for how much goes to administrative costs versus actual programming, which could affect service delivery efficiency

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

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