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PS 733

Para establecer el “Programa Electoral Ana Roque de Duprey”, dirigido a reclutar jóvenes para fungir de manera voluntaria como funcionarios de colegio durante las Elecciones Generales; añadir el Artículo 9.43, al Capítulo IX de la Ley 58-2020, según enmendada conocida como “Codigo Eletoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”; disponer los parámetros mínimos del programa; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Establishes youth volunteer program for polling place officials in Puerto Rico elections, honoring Ana Roque de Duprey, but committee rejected the bill amid unspecified implementation concerns.

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Bill Summary · PS 733

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 733 establishes the "Ana Roque de Duprey Electoral Program" to recruit young volunteers to serve as polling place officials during Puerto Rico's General Elections. The bill would add Article 9.43 to Chapter IX of the 2020 Electoral Code, establishing minimum parameters for the program's structure and operation.

Why is this important

Polling place operations depend on trained personnel to administer elections fairly and efficiently. Creating a youth volunteer program could address staffing challenges, build civic engagement among younger citizens, and honor Ana Roque de Duprey, a historical figure in Puerto Rico's suffrage movement. However, the program's current status suggests legislative concerns about its design or implementation feasibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Volunteer sustainability and reliability – Relying on young volunteers for critical electoral functions raises questions about consistent availability, training adequacy, and accountability mechanisms during elections
  • Minimum parameter specifications – The bill's vague reference to "minimum parameters" leaves implementation details undefined, potentially causing uncertainty about compensation, training standards, time commitments, and liability
  • Commission recommendation – The responsible committee voted against approval in November 2025, indicating substantive concerns not detailed in the bill summary that may relate to operational, legal, or budgetary issues

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

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