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PS 153

Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 2.38 y reenumerar los actuales Artículos 2.38, 2.39, 2.40, 2.41, 2.42, 2.43, 2.44, 2.45, 2.46 y 2.47 como los nuevos Artículos 2.39, 2.40, 2.41, 2.42, 2.43, 2.44, 2.45, 2.46, 2.47 y 2.48, de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de establecer una tablilla distintiva para Policías Veteranos; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill creates distinctive license plate for veteran police officers by inserting new article into vehicle transit law; status: withdrawn by author March 2025.

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Bill Summary · PS 153

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 153 proposes adding a new Article 2.38 to Puerto Rico's Vehicle and Transit Law (Law 22-2000) to create a distinctive license plate for veteran police officers. The bill requires renumbering ten existing articles to accommodate this new provision. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but was withdrawn by its author on March 31, 2025.

Why is this important

Distinctive license plates for veteran police officers could provide recognition and potential benefits (such as parking privileges or identification) for retired law enforcement. This type of legislation reflects broader efforts to honor and support veterans, though the specific benefits tied to this plate were not detailed in the bill's language.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of clarity on benefits: The bill text does not specify what actual privileges or benefits the distinctive plate would provide, making it unclear what substantive advantage veterans would gain.
  • Equity and fairness concerns: Questions could arise about why veteran police officers receive special plates while other veteran groups or first responders (firefighters, emergency medical personnel) may not have similar provisions.
  • Administrative and cost implications: Creating a new license plate category requires administrative infrastructure, design, production, and distribution costs that were not addressed in the proposal.

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

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