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PS 914

Para enmendar los Artículos 1.3, 2.1-B, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.2A, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6 y 3.12 de la Ley Num. 54 de 15 de agosto de 1989, según enmendada, conocida como la "Ley para la Prevención e Intervención con la Violencia Domestica", con el propósito de fortalecer el marco legal para garantizar una justicia efectiva y oportuna a las víctimas de violencia domestica; mejorar los mecanismos de procesamiento y la imposición de penas proporcionales a la conducta criminal; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill strengthens domestic violence law by amending nine articles to improve victim justice, prosecution mechanisms, and ensure proportional criminal penalties.

Ley 120-2026
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Bill Summary · PS 914

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 914 proposes amendments to Puerto Rico's Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Law (Law 54-1989) across nine articles. The bill aims to strengthen legal protections, improve prosecution mechanisms, and ensure proportional penalties for domestic violence offenders.

Why is this important

Domestic violence is a persistent public safety and human rights concern in Puerto Rico. Updating the legal framework can improve victim access to justice, enhance law enforcement response, and potentially reduce repeat offenses through more consistent sentencing standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments: Modifying nine separate articles suggests substantial restructuring; stakeholders may disagree on whether changes adequately protect victims versus imposing undue burdens on defendants
  • Penalty enhancement: Strengthening punishments could face opposition from criminal justice reform advocates concerned about incarceration rates, or support from victim advocacy groups
  • Implementation capacity: Courts and law enforcement must have adequate resources to process cases "effectively and promptly"—unclear whether funding accompanies these mandates

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

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