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PC 116

Para crear la “Carta de Derechos para las Personas Víctimas de Violencia Doméstica”; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill establishing legal rights charter for domestic violence survivors to strengthen protections and access to justice and services.

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Bill Summary · PC 116

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 116 proposes creating a "Charter of Rights for Persons Victims of Domestic Violence" in Puerto Rico. The legislation aims to establish a comprehensive framework of legal protections and rights specifically designed for domestic violence survivors, though the full details of which specific rights are included require examination of the bill's complete text.

Why is this important

Domestic violence remains a significant public health and safety issue in Puerto Rico, with survivors often facing barriers to protection, resources, and justice. Establishing a formal charter would create explicit legal recognition of survivors' rights and potentially strengthen enforcement mechanisms for their protection and access to services.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and resource allocation: Creating new rights frameworks requires funding for victim services, law enforcement training, and judicial resources that may strain existing budgets
  • Scope and enforceability: Disagreement may arise over whether the charter creates enforceable legal rights or serves as aspirational policy, and how broadly "domestic violence" is defined
  • Balance with due process concerns: Questions about how survivor protections are balanced against defendants' legal rights and whether the charter adequately addresses both perspectives in the criminal justice system

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

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