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PS 1224

Para enmendar los artículos 4 y 8, añadir un nuevo Artículo 12, y reenumerar los actuales artículos 12, 13, 14 y 15, como los artículos 13, 14, 15 y 16, respectivamente, en el Ley 147-2011, conocida como “Ley de Nuevo Modelo de Vivienda Cooperativa de Puerto Rico”, con el propósito de corregir cualquier interpretación restrictiva, proteger la diversidad de modelos cooperativos, y fortalecer la política pública de vivienda digna, participativa y solidaria en Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill broadens and clarifies Ley 147-2011 to allow more diverse cooperative housing models and strengthen participatory, solidaristic housing in Puerto Rico.

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Bill Summary · PS 1224

Summary of Bill PS 1224 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Overview

  • Bill ID: PS 1224
  • Session: 2025-2028
  • Jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
  • Current Status: Radicado (filed) as of May 5, 2026
  • Primary Purpose: Amend and reorganize sections of Puerto Rico’s Ley 147-2011, known as the “Ley de Nuevo Modelo de Vivienda Cooperativa de Puerto Rico.” The bill seeks to correct restrictive interpretations, safeguard the diversity of cooperative housing models, and strengthen the public policy promoting dignified, participatory, and solidaristic housing in Puerto Rico. It also adds a new article and reenumerates several existing articles.

Key Provisions

  1. Amendment of Articles 4 and 8

    • The bill proposes changes to the text of Article 4 and Article 8 of Ley 147-2011.
    • Objectives of these amendments include clarifying or expanding regulatory interpretations to prevent restrictive applications and broaden the scope of permissible cooperative models.

  2. Addition of a New Article 12

    • A new Article 12 would be inserted into the statute.
    • While the exact statutory language is not provided in the summary, the addition is intended to reinforce policy directions related to cooperative housing, potentially addressing governance, membership, funding, or model diversity prerequisites.

  3. Re numbering of Current Articles 12–15

    • The bill would reenumerate the existing Articles 12, 13, 14, and 15, renaming them as Articles 13, 14, 15, and 16, respectively.
    • This reordering is to occur in conjunction with the addition of the new Article 12, which may imply a structural alignment or clarification of the act’s sequence.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Cooperatives and Cooperative Housing Entities:
    • The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and greater flexibility for diverse cooperative housing models, potentially affecting governance structures, eligibility criteria, and program implementation.
  • Prospective and Current Members:
    • By preventing overly restrictive interpretations, the bill seeks to make housing cooperatives more accessible and participatory for residents.
  • Public Policy and Housing Sector:
    • The overarching intent is to strengthen the public policy framework for dignified, participatory, and solidarity-based housing, aligning regulatory text with broader housing justice and community development goals.
  • Regulators/Administrative Agencies:
    • Agencies responsible for administering Ley 147-2011 would implement the updated provisions, including the new article and the reindexed numbering, which may require administrative adjustments and guidance materials.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction/Referral: Bill filed and radicado on May 5, 2026.
  • Next Steps (typical):
    • Legislative committees would review the bill, hold hearings, and consider amendments.
    • If advanced, the bill would move to the plenary for floor debate and voting.
    • Upon passage, it would proceed to the governor for signature or veto, and, if enacted, would become part of Ley 147-2011 with the specified changes.
  • Effective Date: The summary does not specify an effective date; typically, implementation details would be defined in the enacted text or accompanying fiscal notes.

Notes

  • The bill’s primary aim is interpretive correction, accommodating a broader spectrum of cooperative housing models and reinforcing the state’s commitment to participatory, solidary housing.
  • The addition of a new article and the renumbering may be designed to improve clarity and enforceability of Ley 147-2011.

If available, a later version with the exact legislative language (articles’ revised text) would enable a more precise mapping of each provision and its practical implications.

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

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