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PC 1246

Para enmendar el inciso (a) del Artículo 3; el inciso (ee) del Artículo 6; y los Artículos 14 y 16 de la Ley Núm. 75-2019, conocida como la “Ley de la Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service” (PRITS), a los fines de integrar a los municipios dentro del marco de gobernanza tecnológica establecido por dicha entidad, con el propósito de armonizar el uso de la tecnología y los sistemas de información municipales; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill PC 1246 would bring municipalities into PRITS governance and shared tech standards, aligning local IT systems and services with statewide cybersecurity and interoperability gu

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Bill Summary · PC 1246

Summary: Bill PC 1246 (Session 2025-2028) – Puerto Rico

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes amendments to select provisions of Law 75-2019, known as the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service Act (PRITS).
  • Objective: Integrate municipalities into the governance framework and technology governance ecosystem established by PRITS, with the aim of harmonizing the use of technology and municipal information systems.

Key Provisions (Proposed Amendments)

The bill targets specific amendments to the following parts of Law 75-2019:
1. Amendment to Article 3, subsection (a)
- Modify the initial scope or definitions within the governance framework to explicitly include municipalities as part of PRITS’ governance and technical standards.

  1. Amendment to Article 6, subsection (ee)

    • Expand or clarify municipal participation, oversight, or responsibilities under PRITS’ programs, committees, or governance mechanisms.

  2. Amendments to Articles 14 and 16

    • Adjust provisions related to funding, administration, or implementation of technology initiatives so that municipalities are subject to the same standards, reporting, or shared services envisioned by PRITS.

Note: The summary above reflects the structural intent to integrate municipalities into PRITS’ technology governance and information systems framework. The precise language of amendments (definitions, thresholds, reporting requirements, and governance roles) will determine the exact substantive impact.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Municipal Governments and Agencies: Explicit inclusion in PRITS governance, oversight, and shared technology services.
  • PRITS and Statewide Technology Programs: Expanded scope to coordinate with municipal IT systems, standards, and governance processes.
  • Residents and Municipal Stakeholders: Potential improvements in interoperability, data sharing, cybersecurity standards, and streamlined digital services at the local level.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Radicado (filed) on 2026-04-30.
  • As a bill introduced in the 2025-2028 session, it would follow the standard Puerto Rico legislative process, including committee review, potential amendments, and floor votes in both legislative chambers, and, if passed, enactment by the Governor and publication of the law.
  • No specific implementation dates or funding authorizations are provided in the summary; details would emerge in committee reports and the final bill language.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Interoperability: Aligning municipal IT systems with PRITS could reduce data silos and improve cross-government information sharing.
  • Standards and Compliance: Municipal adoption of PRITS standards for cybersecurity, data governance, and digital services.
  • Resource Implications: Municipalities may need to invest in upgrades, training, or new governance processes to meet PRITS requirements.
  • Equity and Access: Potential impact on service delivery equity if municipalities vary in capacity to implement shared technologies.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include a line-by-line comparison once the exact statutory language of the amendments to Articles 3(a), 6(ee), 14, and 16 is available, and highlight any fiscal notes or anticipated implementation timelines included in committee reports.

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

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