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PC 884

Para enmendar el inciso (e) del Artículo 1 de la Ley Núm. 12 de 12 de junio de 1992 mediante la que se crea el Fondo Permanente para la Administración, Operación y Desarrollo de Bienes Destinados al Movimiento Olímpico de Puerto Rico con el propósito de autorizar y ratificar la facultad de la Junta de Fiduciarios del Fideicomiso Olímpico para reconocer y declarar el terreno y las estructuras del Albergue Olímpico de Puerto Rico, Germán Rieckehoff Sampayo, como un centro estatal para manejo de emergencias y administración de desastres; ceder su uso y disfrute al Gobierno de Puerto Rico en todo momento que el Gobernador (a) de Puerto Rico decrete un estado de emergencia mediante una orden ejecutiva.

2025-2028 Session

Bill authorizes Puerto Rico to requisition the Olympic facility as an emergency management center during declared disasters, allowing government control via executive order.

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Bill Summary · PC 884

Legislative bill overview

This bill amends Law 12 of 1992 to authorize the Olympic Trust Board to designate the Germán Rieckehoff Sampayo Olympic Facility in Puerto Rico as a state emergency management and disaster response center. The amendment allows the government to use the facility during declared states of emergency without requiring separate approval, transferring operational control to the Puerto Rico Governor during crisis situations.

Why is this important

Puerto Rico faces significant hurricane and disaster risks, and having pre-authorized emergency facilities increases institutional preparedness and response speed. The measure leverages existing Olympic infrastructure for dual-use purposes, potentially improving disaster response capacity without requiring new construction. However, it represents a shift in how trust assets are allocated and controlled.

Potential points of contention

  • Property rights and trust purpose: Concerns whether using Olympic trust property for emergency management aligns with the original 1992 law's intent to support Olympic activities and whether this sets precedent for repurposing other trust assets
  • Operational autonomy: Questions about whether the Olympic Trust Board retains sufficient control over its facilities or if executive emergency orders effectively cede permanent operational authority to the government
  • Maintenance and restoration: Unclear responsibility for facility maintenance, restoration costs, and liability when the facility reverts to Olympic use after emergencies, potentially creating disputes over who funds repairs from emergency usage

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

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