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PC 1094

Para enmendar el Artículo 7 de la Ley Número 266-2004, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Registro de Personas Convictas por Delitos Sexuales y Abuso contra Menores”, a los fines de crear un enlace mediante “Scan QR Code” que conecte directamente al Registro de Ofensores Sexuales; crear pegatinas o letreros con el “Scan QR Code”que deberán colocarse en todas las escuelas publicas, privadas e iglesias-escuelas para que los estudiantes, sus padres, cuidadores y/o tutores puedan acceder al registro de manera rápida desde sus teléfonos inteligentes o tabletas; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill requires QR code stickers linking to Puerto Rico's sex offender registry be installed in all schools and church-schools for mobile device access by students, parents, and guardians.

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Bill Summary · PC 1094

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1094 amends Puerto Rico's 2004 Law on Sex Offender Registration by requiring QR code links to the Sex Offender Registry be placed on stickers and signs in all public schools, private schools, and church-affiliated schools. This would allow students, parents, guardians, and caregivers to instantly access the registry via smartphones or tablets.

Why is this important

The bill directly addresses child safety by making sex offender information more accessible to families and educators in settings where children spend significant time. Quick access to offender registries could theoretically help parents and schools identify potential threats and make informed safety decisions for minors.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and stigmatization concerns: Displaying QR codes prominently in schools may create privacy issues for registered offenders and could disproportionately stigmatize certain neighborhoods or communities
  • Implementation and maintenance costs: Schools would bear administrative burden of installing, maintaining, and updating QR codes across all public and private institutions
  • Effectiveness questions: Critics may argue that simply displaying QR codes doesn't guarantee proactive monitoring or prevent offenses, and could create false sense of security while the underlying registry quality remains unchanged
  • Digital access inequality: Assumes all students, parents, and guardians have smartphones or tablets, potentially excluding lower-income families who lack such devices

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

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