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PC 101

Para enmendar el Artículo 4 de la Ley 59-2020, conocida como “Ley para la Educación, Prevención y Manejo de la Violencia Doméstica para los Municipios de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de ampliar los temas de adiestramiento y capacitación del personal municipal para incluir la no revictimización de la víctima, el manejo de menores testigos en los casos de violencia doméstica, así como proveerles adiestramientos de cómo trabajar con víctimas o testigos de violencia doméstica con diversidad funcional; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Overview: Bill Number: PC 101, Title: "Ley para la Educación, Prevención y Manejo de la Violencia Doméstica para los Municipios de Puerto Rico", Status: Derrotado a viva voz, Intro

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Bill Summary · PC 101

Overview: Bill Number: PC 101, Title: "Ley para la Educación, Prevención y Manejo de la Violencia Doméstica para los Municipios de Puerto Rico", Status: Derrotado a viva voz, Introduced: January 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to amend the existing law on domestic violence prevention and management in Puerto Rico's municipalities to expand the training and education topics for municipal personnel.

Key Provisions:
- Requires municipal personnel to receive training on:
- Avoiding revictimization of domestic violence victims
- Handling minor witnesses in domestic violence cases
- Working with domestic violence victims or witnesses with disabilities

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Municipal personnel, such as law enforcement, social workers, and other first responders, who would receive additional training on domestic violence response
- Domestic violence victims and their families, who would potentially benefit from improved municipal services and support

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been defeated by a voice vote, indicating that it did not receive enough support to move forward in the legislative process.

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

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