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PC 628

Para enmendar el Artículo 4 de la Ley 28-2019, según enmendada, conocida como “Carta de Derechos de los Niños, Niñas y Jóvenes Deportistas”; a los fines de regular el horario en el cual podrán llevarse a cabo competencias, torneos y entrenamientos deportivos en facilidades públicas, de manera que no se afecte el horario escolar y el período de tutorías; adicionar un nuevo Artículo 5 y Artículo 6 para prohibir el cobro de inscripción de equipos o participantes en eventos deportivos de carácter privado que reciban fondos o donaciones de alguna dependencia gubernamental e imponer sanciones por incumplimiento; reenumerar los Artículos 5 al 9 como los Artículos 7 al 11, respectivamente; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill regulates youth sports schedules around school hours and prohibits registration fees for privately-run sports events receiving government funding in Puerto Rico.

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Bill Summary · PC 628

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 628 amends Puerto Rico's Children and Youth Athletes' Rights Charter to regulate the scheduling of sports competitions, tournaments, and training sessions in public facilities to avoid conflicts with school hours and tutoring periods. It also prohibits private sports events that receive government funding or donations from charging registration fees to teams or participants, with penalties for violations.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses two key concerns: ensuring young athletes can balance sports with education, and preventing government-subsidized private sports organizations from creating financial barriers to participation. These measures could improve educational outcomes and expand sports access across socioeconomic levels in Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Public facilities coordinators would need to manage complex scheduling to accommodate school hours, tutoring, and multiple sports organizations simultaneously
  • Definition of "government support": The bill may lack clarity on what constitutes qualifying donations or funding, potentially creating disputes over which events must waive fees
  • Impact on private organizations: Sports organizations relying on registration fees may argue they cannot sustain operations or quality programming if forced to waive fees while receiving any government support, even minor grants
  • Enforcement challenges: Monitoring compliance across numerous private sports events and defining appropriate penalties could strain administrative resources

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

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