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PC 53

Para establecer la política pública del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico en el diseño, desarrollo y la divulgación de un modelo de salud pública para el manejo de la adicción a sustancias controladas; constituir la Comisión para la Elaboración del Plan Multidisciplinario para la Erradicación de la Adicción a Sustancias Psicoactivas, basado en un enfoque salubrista; establecer sus poderes, deberes y facultades; y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Establishes a public health–driven model to manage addiction to controlled substances and creates a multidisciplinary commission to develop an eradication plan.

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Bill Summary · PC 53

Summary of Puerto Rico Bill PC 53

Overview

Bill PC 53 seeks to establish public policy for Puerto Rico to design, develop, and disclose a public health model for managing addiction to controlled substances. It also would create the Commission for the Elaboration of a Multidisciplinary Plan for the Eradication of Addiction to Psychoactive Substances, grounded in a public health approach, and delineate the Commission’s powers, duties, and authority. The bill is currently reported as not recommended by the legislative committee.

  • Official title (paraphrased in English): To establish the public policy of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in the design, development, and dissemination of a public health model for the management of addiction to controlled substances; to establish the Commission for the Elaboration of the Multidisciplinary Plan for Eradication of Addiction to Psychoactive Substances, based on a public health approach; to set its powers, duties, and authorities; and for other purposes.
  • Status: Committee does not recommend approval.
  • Introduced: January 2, 2025 (radicado)
  • Classification: bill

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a structured public health framework to address addiction to controlled substances.
  • Develop and disseminate a standardized model for prevention, treatment, and public health management of substance addiction.
  • Establish a dedicated commission to craft a multidisciplinary plan aimed at eradicating addiction to psychoactive substances, oriented by public health principles.

Key Provisions (as stated in the bill’s summary)

  • Design, development, and disclosure of a public health model for managing addiction to controlled substances.
  • Establishment of the Commission for the Elaboration of the Multidisciplinary Plan for the Eradication of Addiction to Psychoactive Substances.
  • The Commission would be organized around a public health approach and given defined powers, duties, and authorities.
  • The bill provides for “other purposes” consistent with implementing these policies.

Note: The specific statutory text with detailed mechanisms (governance structure, funding, timelines, reporting requirements, interagency coordination, metrics, and enforcement provisions) is not provided in the summary. The above reflects the high-level objectives described in the title and actions.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Government agencies and departments involved in health, public safety, and social services (to implement the public health model and support the Commission).
  • The general public, particularly individuals affected by substance use disorders, and communities impacted by addiction.
  • Public health researchers and multidisciplinary professionals who would participate in or contribute to the plan and model.
  • Potentially, funding streams and oversight bodies created to support the Commission and model development (details would appear in the bill’s fiscal provisions).

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-01-02: Bill filed (radicado).
  • 2025-01-16: Appears in First Reading; referred to one or more committees.
  • 2025-09-24: Executive meeting: Office of the Commission (procedural activity related to the Commission’s work).
  • 2025-09-30: Committee reports no recommendation of approval for the measure.

Status and Outlook

  • Status reflects a negative recommendation from the committee, signaling procedural hurdles for advancement toward passage.
  • As of the latest actions, the bill has not been sent to the full chamber for a vote, and no approved fiscal or implementation plan is described in the summary.
  • The likelihood of advancement depends on future committee actions, potential amendments, and political support.

Notes and Considerations

  • The summary highlights the bill’s aim to place a public health framework at the center of addiction policy in Puerto Rico and to establish a dedicated commission to develop a comprehensive plan.
  • The absence of detailed provisions in this summary means interested readers should consult the full text for specific governance structures, funding, timelines, and reporting requirements.
  • Given the committee’s current stance, stakeholders may want to monitor subsequent procedural updates or amendments that could alter the bill’s prospects.

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

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