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PS 880

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 determinados funcionarios y exfuncionarios del Gobierno de Puerto Rico; 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 PS 880 redefines security protections for Puerto Rico government officials by amending the Police Law and repealing Electoral Code provisions, affecting resource allocation and official eligibility criteria.

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Bill Summary · PS 880

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 880 amends Puerto Rico's Police Law (Law 83-2025) to clarify and establish security and protection services for certain government officials and former officials. It simultaneously repeals Article 9.42 of the 2020 Electoral Code, which previously regulated such protections. The bill standardizes which officials are eligible for government-provided security detail.

Why is this important

Government security protections carry significant budgetary implications and raise questions about equity and access to public resources. The changes affect how Puerto Rico allocates police resources and determines which officials receive taxpayer-funded security, potentially impacting both the territorial budget and public safety priorities. This is particularly relevant given ongoing fiscal constraints in Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and resource allocation: Expanding or clarifying security details diverts police personnel from other public safety duties and increases government expenditure during fiscal challenges
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill references "determinados funcionarios" (certain officials) without clearly specifying which positions qualify, potentially allowing discretionary application
  • Electoral code repeal implications: Removing Article 9.42 eliminates existing electoral code protections without fully transparent public debate about what safeguards are being eliminated and why

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

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