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PS 913

Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 2.003B de la Ley 107-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Municipal de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de requerir un Enlace Municipal de Asuntos de la Mujer y Víctimas de Violencia Doméstica en cada municipio; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico mandates each municipality establish a Women's Affairs and Domestic Violence Victims liaison to coordinate local victim services and gender-based violence response.

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Bill Summary · PS 913

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 913 proposes amending Puerto Rico's Municipal Code (Law 107-2020) to establish a mandatory Municipal Liaison position focused on Women's Affairs and Domestic Violence Victims in each of Puerto Rico's municipalities. This position would be responsible for coordinating municipal responses to gender-based violence and women's issues.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico has experienced elevated rates of domestic violence and femicide in recent years. Creating dedicated municipal liaison positions could improve access to local support services, coordinate victim assistance, and ensure consistent municipal attention to these issues across all 78 municipalities. The decentralized approach allows communities to tailor responses to local needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden and costs: Municipalities already facing fiscal constraints must budget for new staff positions, training, and office resources without clear state funding mechanisms specified in the bill language
  • Position effectiveness and definition: The bill's exact responsibilities, qualifications, reporting structures, and accountability measures are not detailed, potentially limiting impact or creating redundancy with existing services
  • Implementation timeline and compliance: No clear deadline or enforcement mechanism is mentioned for municipal compliance, which could result in inconsistent implementation across different municipalities

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

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