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PC 1039

Para derogar la Ley Núm. 70 de 20 de junio de 1963, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Relevo de la Inhabilidad Establecida por Ley para Ocupar Puestos Públicos a Personas con Sentencia Suspendida y Libertad a Prueba o Pena Alternativa a la Reclusión”; enmendar el Artículo 6.6 de la Ley 8-2017, según enmendada, conocida como Ley para la Administración y Transformación de los Recursos Humanos en el Gobierno de Puerto Rico”; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill repeals 1963 law allowing individuals with suspended/alternative sentences in public office; restricts Puerto Rico government employment eligibility standards.

Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado
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Bill Summary · PC 1039

Legislative bill overview

This bill seeks to repeal Law 70 (1963), which allowed individuals with suspended sentences, probation, or alternative sentences to hold public office, and amends Law 8-2017 governing human resources in Puerto Rico's government. The legislation would reinstate stricter eligibility requirements for public employment by removing the legal pathway that previously allowed individuals with certain criminal convictions to serve in government positions.

Why is this important

This change directly affects who can work in Puerto Rico's public sector and represents a shift toward stricter background requirements for government employment. It impacts both job applicants with criminal records seeking public employment and government agencies' ability to recruit qualified candidates from broader talent pools.

Potential points of contention

  • Employment discrimination concerns: Repealing this law may disproportionately affect individuals who have completed alternative sentences or probation, raising questions about rehabilitation and second chances in employment
  • Labor pool availability: Stricter eligibility rules could reduce the candidate pool for public sector positions, potentially affecting hiring timelines and forcing competition for limited qualified applicants
  • Fiscal implications: The bill's actual cost-benefit analysis is unclear—stricter rules might reduce hiring flexibility but could also increase vetting expenses and processing times

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

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