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PS 730

Para enmendar el Artículo 12.20 y el Artículo 12.21 de la Ley 58-2020, según enmendada, conocida como el Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020, a los fines de establecer la protección y la obligación de remoción de la propaganda política en año electoral, disponiendo que los candidatos que resulten vencedores en procesos primaristas no estarán obligados a remover su propaganda hasta después de celebrada la Elección General; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Exempts winning primary candidates in Puerto Rico from removing campaign advertisements until after the General Election, extending their promotional advantage over other candidates.

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Bill Summary · PS 730

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 730 proposes to amend Puerto Rico's Electoral Code (Law 58-2020) to modify regulations on political campaign advertising removal during election years. Specifically, it would exempt winning primary candidates from being required to remove their campaign materials until after the General Election takes place.

Why is this important

Political advertising regulations affect campaign finance transparency, public space management, and electoral fairness. This amendment would extend the visibility period for primary winners' campaign materials, potentially providing them campaign advantages over general election opponents while creating different treatment for primary winners versus losers in terms of advertising obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Unequal treatment: Primary winners receive extended advertising time while primary losers must remove materials immediately, potentially creating competitive disadvantages
  • Campaign finance equity: The exemption may give winning primary candidates disproportionate visibility and financial benefits compared to general election opponents who haven't yet campaigned
  • Public space management: Extended advertising timelines could complicate municipal efforts to manage political signage removal and street maintenance in a uniform manner

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

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