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PC 1029

Para enmendar el Artículo 619A a la Ley Núm. 55-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Código Civil de Puerto Rico de 2020”, que restituye el derecho de los abuelos y los tíos a relacionarse con los menores

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill restores grandparents' and aunts'/uncles' legal rights to maintain relationships with minors under Civil Code Article 619A amendments.

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Bill Summary · PC 1029

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1029 proposes to amend Article 619A of Puerto Rico's Civil Code (2020) to restore grandparents' and aunts/uncles' legal rights to maintain relationships with minors. The bill appears to address restrictions on extended family visitation or contact rights that may have been limited under current law.

Why is this important

Family relationship laws directly affect custody arrangements, visitation rights, and child welfare in Puerto Rico. This amendment could significantly impact thousands of families by clarifying or expanding when grandparents and aunts/uncles can legally petition for contact with minors, particularly in cases involving parental death, estrangement, or family disputes.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental authority balance: Expanded grandparent/aunt-uncle rights may conflict with parents' fundamental legal authority to raise children and determine household relationships
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's language about "restoring" rights suggests prior removal—clarity is needed on what circumstances trigger these rights and their limits
  • Implementation scope: Unclear whether this applies broadly to all extended family relationships or only in specific situations (custody disputes, parental incapacity, death)

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

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