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PC 818

Para enmendar los incisos A.(4), B.(4) y C.(4) del Artículo 8 de la Ley Núm. 115 de 2 de junio de 1976, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de la Junta Examinadora de Peritos Electricistas” a los fines de aclarar los parámetros del requisito de antecedentes penales que se solicita para obtener la licencia de perito electricista; y para otros fines relacionados

2025-2028 Session

Bill PC 818 clarifies criminal background disqualification criteria for Puerto Rico electrical expert licenses to ensure consistent enforcement and worker eligibility standards.

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Bill Summary · PC 818

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 818 proposes to amend the Electrical Examiners Board Law (Law 115 of 1976) to clarify the criminal background requirements for obtaining an electrical expert license in Puerto Rico. The amendments target subsections A(4), B(4), and C(4) of Article 8, which currently specify disqualifying criminal convictions.

Why is this important

Licensing requirements directly affect who can work as an electrical expert in Puerto Rico, impacting both public safety and workforce access. Clarifying vague criminal background standards provides consistency in license approvals and helps prevent arbitrary enforcement while protecting the public from electricians with serious criminal histories.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of disqualifying crimes: The bill's clarity on which specific criminal convictions should permanently or temporarily bar licensure could be more or less restrictive than current practice, affecting how many people can enter the profession
  • Rehabilitation vs. public protection: Tension between allowing people with criminal records to rehabilitate and work versus maintaining strict standards to protect consumers from licensed electrical professionals
  • Retroactive application: Unclear whether clarified standards apply only to new applicants or also to existing licensees, potentially affecting current permit holders

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

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