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PS 1095

Para establecer la Ley de Procedimiento Adjudicativo Municipal a los fines de disponer guías claras para la revisión de determinaciones administrativas de índole contributiva emitidas por los municipios de Puerto Rico, y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico establishes uniform municipal tax appeal procedures, standardizing how residents and businesses challenge local administrative tax determinations across all municipalities.

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Bill Summary · PS 1095

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1095 establishes a Municipal Administrative Procedure Law for Puerto Rico, creating standardized guidelines for reviewing tax-related administrative determinations issued by municipalities. The law aims to provide clear, uniform procedures for challenging municipal tax decisions across Puerto Rico's local governments.

Why is this important

Municipal tax disputes directly affect property owners, businesses, and residents who may face assessment errors or unfair determinations. Currently, inconsistent review procedures across different municipalities create confusion and unequal protection. Clear, standardized procedures could reduce disputes, improve transparency, and ensure citizens have meaningful recourse when challenging municipal tax decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Judicial vs. administrative review: Defining whether appeals go through municipal administrative bodies or the court system, and how this affects resolution timelines and costs
  • Municipal autonomy concerns: Municipalities may resist uniform procedures they view as limiting local control over tax administration and revenue collection
  • Implementation burden: Creating new administrative procedures requires municipal training, staffing, and resources that may strain local budgets already facing fiscal constraints
  • Retroactivity questions: Whether the law applies to previously issued determinations or only future ones could significantly impact pending disputes

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

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