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PC 210

Para enmendar el Artículo 3, de la Ley Núm. 113 de 13 de junio de 2012, conocida como “Ley del Programa de Guías de Verificación de Veteranos-Dueños de Pequeños Negocios” ; a los fines corregir y clarificar la definición de veterano, y veterano incapacitado del servicio; realizar enmiendas técnicas; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PC 210 clarifies veteran and service-disabled veteran definitions in Puerto Rico's veteran-owned small business program to improve program administration and eligibility consistency.

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Bill Summary · PC 210

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 210 seeks to amend Article 3 of Law 113 (2012), which establishes a verification guide program for veteran-owned small businesses in Puerto Rico. The bill aims to correct and clarify the definitions of "veteran" and "service-disabled veteran," while making technical corrections to the existing legislation.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects veterans in Puerto Rico seeking to access small business support programs and potential preferential treatment in government contracting or business development initiatives. Clearer definitions ensure eligible veterans can properly access benefits and that program administrators can consistently apply eligibility standards, reducing bureaucratic confusion and disputes.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Changes to what qualifies as "veteran" or "service-disabled veteran" could expand or restrict access to benefits; some veterans may lose eligibility while others gain it depending on how definitions are rewritten
  • Retroactive application: Unclear whether amended definitions apply to previously approved participants or only new applicants, potentially creating inconsistencies
  • Technical amendments: The bill's reference to unspecified "technical corrections" makes it difficult to assess full impacts without seeing the exact language changes proposed

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

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