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PC 192

Para convocar una elección especial mediante la cual el Pueblo de Puerto Rico elegirá una Asamblea de Estatus; definir sus funciones, disponer su composición y la forma de elección de los delegados; y para decretar otras disposiciones complementarias.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico special election bill establishes a Status Assembly where voters elect delegates to deliberate the island's political future—statehood, independence, or other status options.

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Bill Summary · PC 192

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 192 proposes calling a special election in Puerto Rico to establish a Status Assembly that would be elected by popular vote. The bill defines the Assembly's functions, determines its composition, establishes the electoral process for delegates, and includes complementary provisions to support this process.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico's political status—whether it remains a U.S. territory, becomes a state, or pursues independence—is a fundamental question that directly affects residents' rights, economic policy, and governance. Creating a dedicated assembly to deliberate on status options represents an attempt to provide a structured, democratic mechanism for addressing this long-contested issue that has shaped Puerto Rican politics for decades.

Potential points of contention

  • Legitimacy and participation concerns: Previous status referendums have been boycotted by some political groups, questioning whether an assembly elected under contested conditions would represent genuine consensus or be seen as illegitimate by opposition parties
  • Assembly composition and balance: How delegates are distributed among status options (statehood, independence, free association) could bias outcomes toward particular political preferences before deliberations begin
  • Implementation costs and timeline: The bill's complementary provisions likely involve significant public spending during a period when Puerto Rico faces fiscal constraints and debt obligations
  • Colonial context and binding power: Questions about whether such an assembly would have actual decision-making authority or merely advisory status, given Puerto Rico's relationship with the U.S. federal government

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

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