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PS 759

Para enmendar el Artículo 17.02 de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico”, con el propósito de establecer que, competerá al Secretario del Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas, la exclusiva regulación y otorgación de las licencias o permisos para operar escuelas de conductores Categoría 3; enmendar el inciso (bb) del Artículo 2 de la Ley Núm. 109 de 28 de junio de 1962, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Servicio Público de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de excluir de la definición de “Empresa de vehículos de alquiler”, a toda escuela de enseñar a conducir o instructor de licencias Categoría 3; ordenar al Secretario del Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas a adoptar las normas o reglamentos necesarios para implantar las disposiciones de esta Ley; ordenar al Comisionado del Negociado de Transporte y otros Servicios Públicos a enmendar el Reglamento Núm. 9358 de 7 de febrero de 2022, conocido como “Código de Reglamentos del Negociado de Transporte y otros Servicios Públicos”, con el propósito de atemperarlo con lo aquí dispuesto; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Transfers exclusive regulatory authority for Category 3 driving schools and instructors to DTOP, excludes them from Vehicle Rental Company scope, and requires aligned regs.

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Bill Summary · PS 759

Summary of Bill PS 759

A Puerto Rico Senate bill introduced on October 2, 2025, PS 759 seeks to reorganize regulatory authority over certain driving schools and Category 3 driving licenses, with related amendments to existing public utilities and transportation regulations. The bill is currently Referido a Comisión(es) (referred to committees) and has had its first Senate reading on October 6, 2025.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish exclusive regulatory authority for driving schools that issue Category 3 licenses. Specifically, the bill would assign this regulatory responsibility to the Secretary of the Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP).
  • Clarify and narrow the definition of a “Vehicle Rental Company” to exclude driving schools that teach driving or instructors of Category 3 licenses, thereby removing them from certain existing definitions and regulatory scopes.

Key provisions and changes

  1. Regulatory authority for Category 3 driving schools

    • Amends Article 17.02 of Law 22-2000 (Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico) to designate the Secretary of DTOP as having exclusive regulation and licensing authority for operating Category 3 driving schools and instructors.

  2. Exclusion from “Vehicle Rental Company” definition

    • Amends subsection (bb) of Article 2 of Law No. 109 (June 28, 1962), as amended (Ley de Servicio Público de Puerto Rico), to exclude from the definition of “Vehicle Rental Company” any school that teaches driving or instructors for Category 3 licenses.

  3. Regulatory implementation

    • Requires the Secretary of DTOP to adopt the necessary rules or regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.

  4. Regulatory alignment with existing boards

    • Directs the Commissioner of the Junta (Negociado) de Transporte y otros Servicios Públicos (PR Public Service Regulatory Board) to amend Regulation No. 9358 (February 7, 2022), the “Código de Reglamentos,” to align with the new law.

  5. Related purposes

    • The bill includes provisions intended to facilitate coordination and implementation consistent with the above changes and related regulatory reforms.

Affected entities and impacts

  • Driving schools and instructors (Category 3): Would fall under exclusive regulatory oversight of DTOP for licensing and operation of Category 3 schools and instructors.
  • Vehicle rental companies: Some business definitions and regulatory scopes would be adjusted to exclude Category 3 driving schools/instructors, potentially changing compliance requirements for those entities.
  • Public regulatory bodies: DTOP and the Public Service Regulatory Board would need to issue and harmonize new regulations to reflect the new framework.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: October 2, 2025
  • First Reading in Senate: October 6, 2025
  • Status: Referido a Comisión(es) (referred to committees)
  • The bill’s progression will depend on committee action and subsequent floor votes.

Additional notes

  • The bill emphasizes a centralized regulatory approach for Category 3 driving education, aiming to standardize licensing processes and ensure alignment across related regulatory codes.
  • No specific dollar amounts or effective dates are provided in the available summary; regulatory adoption and implementation would follow the ordinary legislative process and subsequent regulations by the involved agencies.

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

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