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PS 988

Para enmendar los Capítulos I y II de la Ley Núm. 38-2017, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Procedimiento Administrativo Uniforme del Gobierno de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de modernizar el procedimiento para la reglamentación; establecer el Boletín de Reglamentos y el Código de Reglamentos de Puerto Rico, e incorporar mecanismos de participación, análisis regulatorio y revisión periódica de reglamentos; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico modernizes its regulatory process by establishing centralized regulatory repositories, mandating public participation, and requiring periodic regulatory reviews to reduce outdated rules.

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Bill Summary · PS 988

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 988 amends Puerto Rico's Uniform Administrative Procedure Law (Law 38-2017) to modernize the regulatory process. It establishes a Regulatory Bulletin and a Puerto Rico Regulatory Code while incorporating public participation mechanisms, regulatory analysis requirements, and periodic review procedures for existing regulations.

Why is this important

This bill addresses regulatory modernization and transparency in Puerto Rico's government operations. By creating centralized regulatory repositories and requiring periodic reviews, it aims to reduce regulatory burden, improve public access to regulations, and ensure outdated rules are identified and removed—directly affecting businesses, citizens, and administrative efficiency.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timeline: Creating new regulatory systems (Bulletin and Code) requires significant government resources and coordination across agencies; unclear whether funding is allocated
  • Public participation scope: The bill introduces participation mechanisms but details on how much public input actually influences final regulations remain undefined, potentially creating appearance of consultation without substantive change
  • Periodic review mandates: Requiring regular regulatory reviews could strain agency resources or, conversely, become perfunctory exercises if enforcement mechanisms lack teeth

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

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