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PC 1026

Para derogar el Artículo 44 del Código Político de Puerto Rico de 1902, según enmendado, a los fines de eliminar lo relacionado al efecto de la derogación de una ley creando un delito, por haberse quedado sin efecto tras la aprobación de la Constitución de Puerto Rico de 1952 y de legislación posterior.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill repeals obsolete 1902 Political Code provisions on law repeal effects and criminal liability, replacing them with 1952 constitutional framework.

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Bill Summary · PC 1026

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1026 proposes to repeal Article 44 of Puerto Rico's 1902 Political Code, specifically eliminating outdated provisions regarding the effects of law repeal and criminal liability. The repeal targets language that became obsolete following the adoption of Puerto Rico's 1952 Constitution and subsequent legislation.

Why is this important

This is a technical housekeeping measure that removes dead letter law from Puerto Rico's legal code. Eliminating obsolete statutory provisions reduces legal confusion, streamlines the code for practitioners and the public, and ensures the Political Code reflects current constitutional authority rather than outdated 1902 frameworks.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of impact unclear: The bill description doesn't specify exactly which criminal liability provisions would be affected, making it difficult to assess unintended consequences
  • Transition issues: If Article 44 currently provides interpretive guidance for older criminal statutes, its removal could create ambiguity in how historical laws are applied
  • Limited legislative record: As a recent filing (January 2026) still in committee referral, there is minimal public debate or analysis available regarding necessity and implications

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

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