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PS 1083

Para enmendar el inciso catorce (14) del Artículo 4 de la Ley Núm. 28-2019, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de la Carta de Derechos de los Niños, Niñas y Jóvenes Deportistas”, a los fines de establecer la obligatoriedad de una evaluación médico-deportiva y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico mandates medical-sports evaluations for young athletes to identify health risks and prevent injury before athletic participation.

Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado
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Bill Summary · PS 1083

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1083 amends Puerto Rico's Law 28-2019 (Charter of Rights of Child and Youth Athletes) to mandate medical-sports evaluations for young athletes. The amendment makes such evaluations obligatory rather than optional, establishing a health screening requirement before athletic participation.

Why is this important

Medical-sports evaluations can identify serious health conditions (cardiac abnormalities, concussion history, asthma, etc.) before they cause injury or death during competition. For young athletes, these screenings serve as preventive public health measures that protect vulnerable populations while potentially reducing liability for schools and sports organizations.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Who bears the expense of mandatory evaluations (families, schools, government)? This could create barriers for low-income families unless funding is specified.
  • Access and capacity: Does Puerto Rico have sufficient medical infrastructure to perform evaluations for all young athletes, or will implementation delays occur?
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill references "otros fines relacionados" (other related purposes) without clarification—what additional requirements or procedures might be included?

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

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