Para enmendar el inciso (j), del Artículo 4, de la Ley Núm. 108 de 29 de junio de 1965, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley para Regular las Profesiones de Detectives Privados y Guardias de Seguridad en Puerto Rico”, a los fines de eliminar la prohibición dispuesta que impide que ciertas personas que ocupen un cargo o empleo público puedan obtener la licencia de detective privado; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico Bill PC 670 removes the ban preventing public officials from getting a private detective license, expanding eligibility while keeping other licensure rules in place.

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Overview

Bill PC 670 seeks to amend the Puerto Rico law that regulates private detectives and security guards (Ley Núm. 108 de 1965, según enmendada). The proposed change targets Article 4, inciso (j), with the explicit aim of eliminating a prohibition that currently prevents certain individuals who hold public office from obtaining a private detective license. Introduced on May 12, 2025, the bill has moved through initial readings and was scheduled for a public hearing.

Purpose and Intent

Primary objective: Remove a statutory bar that disallows people who occupy public office from obtaining a private detective license.

Rationale (as implied by the language): Expand eligibility to apply for and obtain licensure under the private detective profession, potentially broadening the pool of licensed professionals and aligning licensing rules with public-service employment realities.

Key Provisions (Proposed Changes)

Amend Article 4, inciso (j) of Ley Núm. 108 de 1965 (as amended).

Specifically eliminate the prohibition that prevents individuals who hold a public office or employment from obtaining a private detective license.

Preserve existing licensure framework for private detectives and security guards, including any remaining eligibility, qualification, and ethics requirements not affected by the amendment (not detailed in available material).

Affected Parties

Individuals currently barred from licensure due to holding a public office: eligibility to apply for and obtain a private detective license would be expanded.

Public officials and employees who seek licensure as private detectives (assuming they meet other licensing criteria).

Regulatory bodies overseeing the profession (the agency responsible for licensure and discipline of private detectives and security guards) and their administrative processes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: May 12, 2025.

Legislative actions recorded:

May 12, 2025: Radicado (officially filed).
May 15, 2025: First Reading in the chamber; referred to Committee(s).
November 6, 2025: Public Hearing (Vista Pública) in Salón de Audiencias #1.

Next steps (typical legislative path): If advanced, the bill would be reported out of committee, proceed to a floor vote in the chamber of origin, then be transmitted to the other chamber for consideration, potentially requiring reconciliation, and finally be sent to the governor for enactment.

Potential Impact and Considerations

Expanded licensure eligibility could affect ethics and conflict-of-interest considerations for public officials who seek licensure as private detectives.

Could influence workforce composition within the private detective and security guarding professions.

Regulatory agencies would need to administer the amended eligibility criteria and ensure compliance with any ongoing licensing standards.

Note: This summary is based on the available bill description and actions. For precise language and any fiscal or regulatory impact analyses, consult the bill’s official text and committee reports.

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