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PS 971

Para crear la “Ley para la Regulación Integral de los Servicios estéticos y Sueroterapia en Puerto Rico “a los fines de establecer política pública, regular los procedimientos estéticos y de sueroterapia, requerir licencias, imponer la obligación de consentimiento informado, establecer controles de publicidad, establecer penalidades y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill establishes licensing, informed consent, and advertising regulations for aesthetic and serum therapy practitioners to ensure consumer safety and professional accountability.

Vista Pública: Salón María Martínez de Pérez Almiroty
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Bill Summary · PS 971

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 971 proposes comprehensive regulation of aesthetic and serum therapy services in Puerto Rico through mandatory licensing, informed consent requirements, advertising controls, and enforcement penalties. The bill establishes a regulatory framework to govern procedures and practitioners in these sectors that currently operate with minimal oversight.

Why is this important

Aesthetic and serum therapy procedures carry health and safety risks including infections, allergic reactions, and improper technique consequences. Currently unregulated practitioners in Puerto Rico may lack proper training, sanitation standards, or accountability, potentially exposing consumers to harm without legal recourse or quality assurance mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry burden vs. public safety: Licensing requirements and regulatory compliance may increase operational costs for small aesthetic practitioners and create barriers to entry, potentially reducing service accessibility or driving practitioners underground
  • Scope definition ambiguity: The bill's treatment of "serum therapy" (likely referring to serotherapy or similar treatments) needs clarity on what procedures qualify, as overly broad definitions could regulate non-medical practices or overly narrow ones could create loopholes
  • Informed consent standards: Determining appropriate consent documentation and whether practitioners can adequately explain complex medical risks without formal medical training could create liability disputes and inconsistent implementation

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

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