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PS 977

Para enmendar los Artículo 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 y 10 de la Ley 81-2018, conocida como “Ley del Maletín Empresarial para la Mujer”, a los fines de cambiar su título; establecer como política pública el impulso al desarrollo empresarial de la mujer en sectores estratégicos de la economía; crear el “Programa para Impulsar el Desarrollo Empresarial de la Mujer”, adscrito al Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio; ampliar su alcance a las industrias cobijadas bajo la Ley 60-2019, según enmendada, conocida como “Código de Incentivos de Puerto Rico”; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Expands Puerto Rico's women entrepreneurship program to strategic economic sectors and establishes it as formal public policy with dedicated departmental support.

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Bill Summary · PS 977

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 977 amends the 2018 Women's Business Briefcase Law to expand women's entrepreneurship support across strategic economic sectors covered under Puerto Rico's 2019 Tax Incentives Code. It renames the law, establishes women's business development as official public policy, and creates a dedicated program under the Department of Economic Development and Commerce to implement these initiatives.

Why is this important

Women entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico currently have limited access to targeted development resources in high-growth sectors like manufacturing, tourism, and technology. This expansion could increase business formation rates among women and strengthen economic participation in sectors that drive regional competitiveness and job creation.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding and resource allocation: The bill doesn't specify budget amounts or dedicated funding sources, raising questions about implementation capacity and whether existing resources will be redirected or new funding secured
  • Definition of "strategic sectors": Linking the program to the Tax Incentives Code creates dependency on another complex law, potentially limiting flexibility or creating misalignment between women's development goals and tax incentive priorities
  • Measurable outcomes and accountability: The bill lacks specified performance metrics, making it difficult to evaluate program effectiveness or hold the Department accountable for results

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

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