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PC 545

Para añadir un nuevo Artículo 245A a la Ley 146-2012, según enmendada, conocida como "Código Penal de Puerto Rico", a los fines de tipificar como delito grave el utilizar la fuerza, intimidación o violencia contra un agente del orden público; establecer la pena aplicable; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill criminalizes force, intimidation, or violence against law enforcement as a serious felony with enhanced penalties under new Criminal Code Article 245A.

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Bill Summary · PC 545

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 545 proposes adding Article 245A to Puerto Rico's Criminal Code (Law 146-2012) to classify the use of force, intimidation, or violence against law enforcement officers as a serious felony. The bill establishes criminal penalties for such offenses and is currently in the House's first reading stage.

Why is this important

This legislation directly addresses officer safety and assault prevention, creating a specific legal framework to prosecute attacks on police with enhanced penalties. The measure reflects ongoing concerns about law enforcement protection in Puerto Rico and signals legislative priorities regarding public order and police resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: The terms "force, intimidation, or violence" may be interpreted broadly or narrowly, potentially affecting cases involving minimal contact or verbal confrontations
  • Proportionality concerns: Creating a new felony category requires clarifying how sentences compare to existing assault statutes and whether enhanced penalties are justified by enforcement needs
  • Application and discretion: Questions about how prosecutors will distinguish this offense from existing assault charges, and whether it could disproportionately affect certain communities during enforcement

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

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