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PS 541

Para enmendar la Ley Núm. 60-2019, según enmendada, conocida como “Código de Incentivos de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de incluir el turismo médico y la exportación de servicios de salud como actividades elegibles bajo los programas de incentivos económicos; establecer definiciones aplicables; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Expands Puerto Rico Incentives Code to include medical tourism and export of health services as eligible activities, spurring investment and job growth.

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Bill Summary · PS 541

Summary: Bill PS 541 — Amendment to the Puerto Rico Incentives Code (Código de Incentivos de Puerto Rico)

Overview

Bill PS 541 proposes amending Law No. 60-2019, known as the Puerto Rico Incentives Code, to explicitly include medical tourism and the export of health services as activities eligible for the incentives programs established under the Code. The measure would also establish definitions related to these activities and make other related adjustments.

  • Bill Number: PS 541
  • Title (summary): Amend the Incentives Code to include medical tourism and health-service export as eligible activities; provide definitions; and for other related purposes.
  • Status: Commission does not recommend approval
  • Introduced: April 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • To broaden the scope of activities eligible for incentives under the Puerto Rico Incentives Code.
  • Specifically to recognize medical tourism and export of health services as qualifying activities, with the aim of promoting investment, job creation, and economic development in the health and tourism sectors.

Key Provisions (Conceptual Summary)

  • Eligibility Expansion: Medical tourism and export of health services would be added as eligible activities under the existing incentive programs.
  • Definitions: The bill would establish definitions for terms related to medical tourism and export of health services to ensure clear criteria for eligibility and compliance.
  • Related Provisions: Likely alignment with the Code’s existing framework for administering incentives, eligibility determinations, compliance, reporting, and potential interaction with other approved activities and programs under the Incentives Code.
  • Administration and Compliance: While specifics are not provided in the summary, the bill would typically require applicable agencies to implement the new definitions and criteria, and to administer incentives consistent with current processes.

Affected Parties

  • Investors and Developers: Entities investing in healthcare facilities, clinics, or services that target international or regional patients, and other health-service exporters seeking incentives.
  • Healthcare Providers: Hospitals, clinics, medical groups, and ancillary services involved in medical tourism or exporting health services.
  • Economic Development Agencies: Government bodies responsible for administering the Incentives Code and processing eligibility determinations, credits, exemptions, or other incentives.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 10, 2025
  • First Reading / Referral: April 10, 2025 (appears in First Reading in the Senate and was referred to committees)
  • Committee Action: April 10, 2025 — referred to committees
  • Current Status: Commission did not recommend approval (as of October 22, 2025)

Potential Implications

  • If enacted, could attract investment in medical facilities and health-service export businesses, potentially boosting tourism-linked revenue and job creation.
  • May create new eligibility criteria and reporting requirements for projects pursuing incentives under the Code.
  • The commission’s current stance suggests there may be concerns about fiscal impact, policy design, or alignment with broader incentives objectives, which could influence passage or require amendments.

Bottom Line

PS 541 would formally classify medical tourism and export of health services as incentive-eligible activities under Puerto Rico’s Incentives Code, with new definitions to implement the change. As of now, the Senate’s Commission has not recommended approval, signaling potential hurdles or calls for modifications before any passage.

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

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