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PC 86

Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 17 a la Ley Núm. 74-2010, conocida como “Ley de Desarrollo Turístico”, a los fines de conceder turnos de preferencia en toda instrumentalidad pública, agencia, municipio o corporación pública que ejecute acciones generadoras de actividad turística o que constituyan iniciativas de la Compañía de Turismo; y para reenumerar los actuales Artículos 17 y 18.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill grants preferential service scheduling at public agencies to entities executing tourism activities, potentially accelerating tourism projects while creating service disparities for other sectors.

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Bill Summary · PC 86

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 86 proposes adding a new Article 17 to Puerto Rico's Tourism Development Law (Law 74-2010) that would grant preferential scheduling/turn priority at all public agencies, municipalities, and corporations that generate tourism activity or execute Puerto Rico's Tourism Company initiatives. The bill also requires renumbering the current Articles 17 and 18.

Why is this important

This measure could streamline operations for tourism-related businesses and entities by reducing administrative wait times at public institutions, potentially accelerating tourism development projects. However, it creates a special legal privilege that could impact service delivery equity for non-tourism sectors and general citizens accessing the same public services.

Potential points of contention

  • Service equity concerns: Granting preferential treatment to tourism entities may disadvantage other sectors and citizens seeking services from the same public agencies
  • Implementation ambiguity: The bill lacks detail on what "preferential turns" means operationally—whether it applies to all services or specific tourism-related ones, and how it's enforced
  • Economic protectionism questions: Critics may argue this represents preferential treatment favoring a specific economic sector over agriculture, manufacturing, or other industries equally important to Puerto Rico's development

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

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