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PC 199

Para crear la “Ley de Protección y Reparación en favor de las Hijas e Hijos de las Víctimas de Feminicidio”; declarar la política pública para la atención, protección, y reparación integral de las víctimas de feminicidio; establecer un Fondo Especial de Becas para las hijas e hijos de las víctimas de feminicidio; añadir un nuevo inciso (f) al Artículo 3 y reenumerar los subsiguientes y añadir un nuevo Artículo 10 a la Ley 183 de 29 de Julio de 1998, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Compensación y Servicios a las Víctimas y Testigos de Delito”, con el fin de ofrecer una pensión mensual en beneficio de las hijas e hijos de las víctimas de feminicidio; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill establishes monthly pensions and scholarship fund for children of feminicide victims in Puerto Rico, amending victim compensation law to provide comprehensive economic and educational reparations.

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Bill Summary · PC 199

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 199 creates a comprehensive legal framework to protect and provide reparations to children of feminicide victims in Puerto Rico. It establishes a Special Scholarship Fund and monthly pension benefits for these children, while amending existing victim compensation laws to include feminicide survivors' dependents.

Why is this important

Feminicide—gender-based murder—leaves surviving children facing psychological trauma, financial instability, and educational barriers. This bill addresses a critical gap by providing economic support and educational access to a vulnerable population, while establishing feminicide as a distinct policy priority requiring coordinated government services.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal sustainability: Monthly pensions for an expanding beneficiary population require long-term budget commitment; unclear funding mechanism may raise concerns about budgetary feasibility
  • Scope definition: The bill must clarify which family structures qualify (biological children only? adopted? stepchildren?) and age limits for benefits to prevent administrative disputes
  • Implementation capacity: Requires coordination between multiple government agencies; gaps in execution could delay benefits to families already in crisis, and adequate staffing/resources may be insufficient

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

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