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PC 155

Para crear la “Ley de Apoyo Financiero Permanente a SER de Puerto Rico y a la Sociedad Pro Hospital del Niño”, con el propósito de proveer para una asignación mínima de fondos recurrentes y permanentes, a las antes mencionadas instituciones sin fines de lucro, para que estas puedan ofrecer, ininterrumpidamente, sus servicios a niños, jóvenes y adultos, según corresponda; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill establishes permanent guaranteed government funding for two Puerto Rico non-profits providing children's healthcare and social services to ensure uninterrupted program delivery.

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Bill Summary · PC 155

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 155 proposes creating a law to establish permanent, recurring minimum funding allocations for two non-profit organizations in Puerto Rico: SER de Puerto Rico and Sociedad Pro Hospital del Niño. The legislation aims to ensure these institutions can continuously provide services to children, youth, and adults without interruption.

Why is this important

These non-profits provide critical healthcare and social services to vulnerable populations in Puerto Rico. Guaranteed permanent funding would eliminate the uncertainty these organizations face with annual budget cycles, allowing for long-term program planning and service stability. This directly affects thousands of residents who depend on their services.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and sustainability: Critics may question how the government will guarantee permanent recurring funds during Puerto Rico's ongoing fiscal challenges and debt crisis, and whether this sets precedent for other non-profits seeking similar protections
  • Funding mechanism undefined: The bill does not specify how much funding, from which budget lines, or how these allocations will be prioritized against other government obligations
  • Accountability and oversight: Questions about whether permanent funding without renewal requirements includes adequate performance metrics, transparency requirements, or mechanisms to adjust allocations based on need or outcomes

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

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