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PS 975

Para enmendar el Artículo 10.05 de la ley 22 del 7 de enero de 2000, conocida como “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de incluir expresamente a los pacientes con trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) y otras condiciones con Hipersensibilidad Sensorial Severa, como condición valida para obtener la exención médica para el uso de cristales de visión unidireccional y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Authorizes tinted window exemptions for Puerto Rico drivers with autism spectrum disorder and severe sensory hypersensitivity conditions for medical accommodation purposes.

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Bill Summary · PS 975

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 975 amends Puerto Rico's Vehicle and Transit Law (Law 22 of 2000) to explicitly include patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other conditions involving severe sensory hypersensitivity as valid medical conditions for obtaining exemptions to use one-way tinted windows (cristales de visión unidireccional). The amendment seeks to formalize medical accommodations for individuals whose sensory sensitivities may be triggered by bright light or visual stimuli.

Why is this important

Individuals with ASD and sensory processing disorders often experience genuine medical challenges with bright light and glare, which can cause pain, anxiety, or disorientation while driving or riding in vehicles. Currently, Puerto Rico's law may not explicitly recognize these conditions as legitimate grounds for tinted window exemptions, potentially forcing affected individuals to choose between legal compliance and medical necessity. This bill addresses a gap in accessibility law that affects a documented population with documented medical needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Safety concerns: Opponents may argue that one-way tinted windows reduce visibility for law enforcement and other drivers, potentially compromising road safety regardless of the medical justification
  • Verification and abuse: Questions may arise about how to verify legitimate medical diagnoses versus fraudulent claims, and whether existing medical exemption processes are sufficient
  • Scope of conditions: There may be debate about whether "other conditions with severe sensory hypersensitivity" is too broad or too narrow, and which specific conditions should qualify

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

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