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PC 990

Para enmendar el Artículo 16 de la Ley Núm. 83-2025, según enmendada, denominada "Ley de la Policía de Puerto Rico", a los fines de establecer la naturaleza y extensión de los servicios de seguridad y protección a los exgobernadores de Puerto Rico, así como a los candidatos a Gobernador y Comisionado Residente; derogar el Artículo 9.42 de la Ley 58-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”; y para disponer sobre su vigencia y aplicación.

2025-2028 Session

Bill redefines security protections for Puerto Rico's former governors and political candidates while repealing prior electoral code provisions governing such services.

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Bill Summary · PC 990

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 990 modifies Puerto Rico's Police Law to define security and protection services for former governors, gubernatorial candidates, and Resident Commissioner candidates. It simultaneously repeals Article 9.42 of the 2020 Electoral Code, which previously regulated such protections. The bill establishes new parameters for the nature and scope of these security provisions.

Why is this important

Security details for political figures represent significant public expenditure and raise questions about resource allocation in law enforcement. The changes affect who receives taxpayer-funded protection, under what circumstances, and for how long—directly impacting both government budgets and the equitable provision of public safety resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope creep and costs: Expanding security coverage to candidates (not just sitting officials) could substantially increase police resource allocation during election cycles, diverting personnel from general public safety duties
  • Vague standards: The bill references establishing "nature and extension" of services without providing specific criteria in the summary, potentially allowing arbitrary or politically-motivated decisions about protection levels
  • Repeal implications: Removing Article 9.42 without clear replacement language creates a regulatory gap; the bill's actual provisions for replacing this framework are not detailed in available materials

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

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