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PC 534

Para enmendar el inciso (b) en el Artículo 2.26 de la Ley 22-2000, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Vehículos y Tránsito de Puerto Rico, para disponer que se otorgará un permiso de estacionamiento temporero en forma de rótulo removible a las a mujeres embarazadas en estado de gestación de alto riesgo así diagnosticado por un Ginecólogo-Obstetra licenciado; en un término de treinta (30) días de solicitados y que expirarán treinta (30) días después de la fecha programada de parto; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Temporary removable parking permits for high-risk pregnant women in Puerto Rico, valid from issuance until 30 days post-delivery, requiring obstetrician certification.

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Bill Summary · PC 534

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 534 amends Puerto Rico's Vehicle and Transit Law to create a temporary parking permit program for pregnant women diagnosed with high-risk pregnancies by a licensed obstetrician-gynecologist. Permits would be issued in removable placard form within 30 days of request and expire 30 days after the scheduled delivery date.

Why is this important

High-risk pregnancies often involve mobility limitations, frequent medical appointments, and complications that make finding accessible parking difficult. This policy aims to reduce physical stress on vulnerable pregnant women by providing convenient parking access during medically critical periods of pregnancy.

Potential points of contention

  • Medical verification burden: Requires obstetric documentation for each permit, creating administrative costs for healthcare providers and potential delays in permit issuance
  • Abuse and enforcement concerns: Removable placards are historically vulnerable to misuse; distinguishing legitimate high-risk pregnancies from regular pregnancies may prove difficult for parking enforcement
  • Duration and scope ambiguity: The 30-day post-delivery expiration may not align with actual recovery needs; no specification on which parking spaces these permits access (handicapped spaces, reserved spaces, or general spots)
  • Equity questions: Focuses only on high-risk pregnancies while some argue all pregnant women experience mobility challenges; may create disparities based on healthcare access and physician documentation

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

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