Overview: Bill Number: PS 864, Title: Para enmendar el subinciso (3), el subinciso (6) y añadir un nuevo subinciso (9) al Artículo 6.8; y enmendar el Artículo 9.7 de la Ley 58-2020, según enmendada mejor conocida como "Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020", a los fines de añadir disposiciones dirigidas a permitir que en el área de la fotografía de identificación del aspirante o candidato pueda incluirse, un logotipo, emblema o insignia distintivo; y para otros fines relacionados, Status: Radicado, Introduced: November 18, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to amend the Puerto Rico Electoral Code of 2020 to allow candidates and aspirants to include a logo, emblem, or distinctive insignia in the identification photograph area.
Key Provisions:
- Amends subsection (3) and subsection (6) of Article 6.8 to permit the inclusion of a logo, emblem, or distinctive insignia in the candidate or aspirant's identification photograph.
- Adds a new subsection (9) to Article 6.8 to further regulate the use and placement of the logo, emblem, or insignia in the identification photograph.
- Amends Article 9.7 to ensure consistency with the changes made to Article 6.8.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect candidates and aspirants for elected positions in Puerto Rico, as it would allow them to include a visual identifier in their official identification photographs. This change could potentially impact voter perception and recognition of candidates.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced and is currently in the legislative process. The next steps would involve committee review, public hearings, and potential amendments before a final vote in the legislature.
