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PC 1056

Para enmendar los Artículos 1.3, 2.9 y el 3.2 de Ley 54-1989, según enmendada, mejor conocida como, “Ley para la Prevención e Intervención con la Violencia Doméstica”, a los fines de añadir al Artículo 1.3 dos nuevos incisos para incluir la definición de Adulto Mayor y Persona con Impedimento y reorganizar la numeración de los incisos conforme a dichas inclusiones; enmendar el Artículo 2.9 sobre los referidos al Departamento de la Familia; enmendar el Artículo 3.2 y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Expands Puerto Rico's domestic violence law to explicitly protect elderly adults and persons with disabilities through definitional amendments and departmental procedure modifications.

Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado
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Bill Summary · PC 1056

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1056 amends Puerto Rico's Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Law (Law 54-1989) to add specific definitions for "Elderly Adults" and "Persons with Disabilities" to Article 1.3, reorganize related statutory provisions, and modify articles 2.9 and 3.2 regarding the Department of Family. The bill expands the legal framework's scope to explicitly recognize these vulnerable populations within domestic violence protections.

Why is this important

Domestic violence disproportionately affects elderly and disabled individuals, who may face additional barriers to reporting abuse or accessing services. By explicitly defining and including these groups in the law's protective framework, the bill aims to ensure tailored interventions and prevent institutional gaps that leave these populations underprotected. Clear legal definitions also guide law enforcement, social workers, and courts in identifying and responding to abuse cases involving these vulnerable groups.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope and clarity: The specific definitions of "Elderly Adult" and "Person with Disability" are not detailed in the bill summary; overly broad or narrow definitions could either create implementation confusion or fail to protect intended beneficiaries.
  • Resource allocation: Expanded protections typically require additional funding for Department of Family services, investigation, legal representation, and specialized support programs—potentially creating budgetary concerns.
  • Intersection with existing protections: Modifications to articles 2.9 and 3.2 may create overlap with other disability and elder protection laws, or conversely, may leave gaps if coordination between agencies is inadequate.

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

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