Para enmendar Artículo 2.3 en su inciso 52 y añadir un nuevo inciso 115, de la Ley 58-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”, a los fines de aclarar la diferencia entre un local de propaganda y propaganda política; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

PC 315 clarifies the boundary between propaganda venues and propaganda itself to align election-ad rules, affecting campaigns, venues, advertisers, and enforcement.

Referido a Comisión(es)

PC 315 — Summary of Bill to Amend the Electoral Code of Puerto Rico

Overview

PC 315 proposes to amend the Electoral Code of Puerto Rico (Law 58-2020, as amended) by:
- modifying Article 2.3, subsection (inciso) 52, and
- adding a new subsection (inciso) 115.

The stated purpose is to clarify the difference between a “local de propaganda” and “propaganda política,” along with related or ancillary goals.

Purpose and Intent

Provide a clearer, more precise distinction between two types of campaign/advocacy activity: a location or venue used for propaganda ("local de propaganda") versus propaganda itself ("propaganda política").

Improve interpretability of the rules governing election advertising and related activities, potentially affecting how venues, materials, and campaigns are regulated and enforced.

Key Provisions (as proposed)

Amend Article 2.3, inciso 52 of Law 58-2020 (Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020).

Add a new inciso 115 to Article 2.3.

The core aim is definitional clarification to reduce ambiguity around what constitutes a local de propaganda versus propaganda política, and to align regulatory requirements accordingly.

Specific language, thresholds, and enforcement mechanisms will be provided in the bill’s text (not included here), with the expectation that the definitions will inform compliance, permitted activities, and potential penalties or reporting.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Campaigns, committees, political parties, and candidates involved in electoral advertising.

Property owners, venue managers, and advertisers hosting or facilitating propaganda displays or messaging.

Government and electoral authorities responsible for enforcing advertising and disclosure rules.

General public voters who are subject to electoral advertising regulations and disclosures.

Procedural Status and Timeline

Introduced: February 10, 2025.

Legislative Actions:

February 10, 2025: Radicado (filed).
February 13, 2025: Appears in Primera Lectura de la Cámara (First Reading in the House).
February 13, 2025: Referido a Comisión(es) (referred to committees).

Current status: Referido a comisión(es), i.e., awaiting committee review and potential consideration.

Next Steps and Considerations

Committees will review the bill, potentially hold hearings, and may propose amendments.

If amended and approved, the bill would proceed to floor consideration and full chamber votes.

The actual impact will depend on the final text, including precise definitions, effective dates, and any transitional provisions.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided and describes the bill’s stated purpose and status without speculative interpretation of the exact language.