Overview: Bill PC 659, titled "Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 24 y reenumerar los Artículos del 24 al 36 como 25 al 37 de la Ley Núm. 163-2024, conocida como la 'Ley para la Protección, Seguridad, Integración, Bienestar y Desarrollo Integral de las Personas con los Trastornos del Espectro Autista', a los fines de garantizar que cuando un menor de edad con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) sea admitido como paciente en un hospital, se permita a ambos padres o tutores pernoctar para acompañar simultáneamente al menor; y para otros fines relacionados", was introduced on May 12, 2025 and has been withdrawn by its author.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to amend the existing "Law for the Protection, Safety, Integration, Welfare and Comprehensive Development of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders" to guarantee that when a minor with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is admitted as a patient in a hospital, both parents or legal guardians are allowed to stay overnight to accompany the minor simultaneously.
Key Provisions:
- Adds a new Article 24 to the existing law
- Renumbers Articles 24 through 36 as Articles 25 through 37
- Ensures that when a minor with ASD is hospitalized, both parents or legal guardians can stay overnight to accompany the minor
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit minors with ASD who are hospitalized, as well as their parents or legal guardians, by allowing them to provide continuous care and support during the hospital stay.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been withdrawn by its author and is no longer active in the legislative process.
