Para crear la “Ley para la Integración e Implementación de la Tecnología Blockchain en la Administración Pública de Puerto Rico”, a fin de establecer proyectos piloto para la implementación de la tecnología blockchain en varias instrumentalidades del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, con el objetivo de mejorar la transparencia, eficiencia y seguridad en la gestión de la información y los servicios públicos; disponer las instrumentalidades iniciales para el comienzo de los proyectos piloto; establecer el Comité Asesor de la Asamblea Legislativa con la encomienda estudiar, analizar y presentar un plan específico para implementar los primeros proyectos piloto utilizando la tecnología blockchain; disponer la composición, poderes y funciones del comité; y para otros fines relacionados con la implementación de esta ley.

2025-2028 Session

Bill creates advisory committee to develop blockchain pilot projects in Puerto Rico's government to improve transparency, efficiency and security in public administration.

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Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 364 proposes establishing a legal framework for implementing blockchain technology across Puerto Rico's public administration through pilot projects. The bill creates an advisory committee within the Legislative Assembly tasked with studying, analyzing, and developing a specific implementation plan for initial blockchain projects in government agencies.

Why is this important

Blockchain implementation in government could potentially improve transparency, security, and efficiency in public records management and service delivery—critical concerns in Puerto Rico given its fiscal oversight history. However, blockchain's actual benefits for government operations remain unproven and require careful assessment before committing public resources to large-scale deployment.

Potential points of contention

Technological maturity and cost: Blockchain solutions for government are still experimental; pilot projects could consume significant resources with unclear return on investment compared to traditional database improvements

Vague implementation strategy: The bill delegates the actual technical planning to a committee without establishing clear success metrics, budget parameters, or timelines for evaluation

Scalability concerns: Blockchain's energy consumption and processing limitations may not suit Puerto Rico's budget constraints or existing infrastructure capabilities