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PC 669

Para crear la “Ley para el Acceso a la Información de Estadísticas de Partos en Puerto Rico”.

2025-2028 Session

Bill establishes public access requirements for Puerto Rico's birth statistics to improve maternal health monitoring and evidence-based policymaking.

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Bill Summary · PC 669

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 669 creates the "Law for Access to Birth Statistics Information in Puerto Rico," establishing requirements for the collection, organization, and public accessibility of childbirth data. The legislation mandates that relevant government agencies compile comprehensive birth statistics and make this information available to the public in an organized, accessible format.

Why is this important

Birth statistics are critical public health data used to identify maternal and infant health trends, disparities, and areas requiring intervention. Public access to this information enables researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations to make evidence-based decisions and advocate for improvements in reproductive and maternal health services.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Balancing public access to statistics with protecting individual patient privacy and confidential health information
  • Implementation costs: Determining which agencies bear responsibility for data collection, standardization, and maintenance of accessible databases
  • Data standardization: Establishing consistent definitions and methodologies across different healthcare facilities and reporting entities to ensure data quality and comparability

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

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