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PC 263

Para crear el “Código Anticorrupción y Ética de Puerto Rico de 2025”; establecer la normas éticas para contratistas, suplidores y solicitantes de incentivos económicos del Gobierno; enmendar los Artículos 191 y 280, añadir un nuevo Artículo 250 derogar los actuales Artículos 250 al 267 y reenumerar los Artículos 268 al 309 como los Artículos 251 al 292 de la Ley 146-2012, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Penal de Puerto Rico”; derogar la Ley 2-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Anticorrupción para el Nuevo Puerto Rico”; derogar la Ley 99 de 5 de mayo de 1941, según enmendada; y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Establishes the Puerto Rico 2025 Anticorruption and Ethics Code for contractors, suppliers, and incentive applicants, reorganizing and repealing key penal and anticorruption laws.

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Bill Summary · PC 263

Summary of Bill PC 263 – “Código Anticorrupción y Ética de Puerto Rico de 2025”

Overview

PC 263 seeks to establish a new, comprehensive framework titled the “Código Anticorrupción y Ética de Puerto Rico de 2025.” The bill aims to set ethical standards for government contractors, suppliers, and individuals applying for economic incentives, and to reorganize substantial portions of Puerto Rico’s Penal Code and related anticorruption laws. The proposal would also repeal several existing statutes and reconfigure the numbering of several code provisions.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a unified code establishing ethics and anticorruption principles applicable to private entities and individuals interacting with the government (e.g., contractors, vendors, and incentive recipients).
  • Replace and reorganize current anticorruption and penal provisions to align with a new ethical framework for 2025.
  • Clarify and consolidate the legal landscape by repealing older anticorruption statutes and reforming the structure of the Penal Code.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Establishment of the “Código Anticorrupción y Ética de Puerto Rico de 2025.”
  • Ethical standards to govern:
    • Contractors affiliated with government projects
    • Suppliers doing business with the government
    • Applicants seeking government economic incentives
  • Amendments to existing laws:
    • Amend Articles 191 and 280 of the Law 146-2012 as amended (the Puertorican Penal Code).
    • Add a new Article 250.
    • Repeal the current Articles 250–267 and re-number Articles 268–309 as Articles 251–292 (under Law 146-2012, as amended).
  • Repeals:
    • Law 2-2018 (as amended) known as “Código Anticorrupción para el Nuevo Puerto Rico.”
    • Law 99 (May 5, 1941) as amended.
  • The above adjustments imply a substantial restructuring of the Penal Code’s organization and the statutory anticorruption framework, consolidating governance under the new code.

Affected Parties and Sectors

  • Government contractors and suppliers
  • Entities and individuals seeking government incentives
  • Government agencies involved in awarding contracts and incentives
  • The Puerto Rico judicial/penal system will implement the restructured code provisions

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025
  • Status: Referido a Comisión(es)
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-01-22: Radicado
    • 2025-01-28: Primera Lectura de la Cámara
    • 2025-01-28: Referido a Comisión(es)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • A unified ethical and anticorruption standard could affect procurement practices, incentive programs, and compliance procedures across government agencies.
  • Structural changes to the Penal Code may shift how offenses are defined, prosecuted, or penalized, given the re-numbering and repeal of several articles/laws.
  • Practitioners and institutions may need to adapt to new definitions, reporting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms once the text is enacted.

Next Steps

  • Monitor committee discussions and any amendments.
  • Review the full legislative text when available to understand definitions, penalties, enforcement, and specific standards.

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

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