Para establecer la política pública del Gobierno de Puerto Rico dirigida a evaluar y simplificar los procesos administrativos, permisos, licencias y requisitos regulatorios aplicables a empresas propiedad de mujeres; ordenar al Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio de Puerto Rico realizar una evaluación integral de los trámites gubernamentales que inciden en la creación y operación de dichas empresas; requerir la identificación de redundancias regulatorias y oportunidades para la simplificación y digitalización de procesos administrativos; disponer para la preparación de recomendaciones dirigidas a reducir barreras burocráticas que afectan el emprendimiento femenino en Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico evaluates and simplifies regulatory processes for women-owned businesses to reduce bureaucratic barriers and increase female entrepreneurship through administrative reform and digitalization.

Referido a Comisión(es)

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1121 directs Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of government processes, permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements affecting women-owned businesses. The bill requires identifying regulatory redundancies and opportunities to simplify and digitize administrative procedures, with the goal of reducing bureaucratic barriers to female entrepreneurship.

Why is this important

Women-owned businesses often face disproportionate administrative burdens that can delay startup and operations. Streamlining these processes could increase business formation rates, job creation, and economic participation among women entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico. The digitalization component may also improve overall government efficiency and accessibility across sectors.

Potential points of contention

Scope of definition: Unclear what criteria define a "women-owned business" (majority ownership percentage, leadership roles, etc.) and whether this applies equally to all business types

Resource allocation: The evaluation and implementation of recommendations requires government resources; fiscal impact and funding mechanisms are not detailed in the bill description

Equity concerns: Critics may argue targeted support for one demographic group raises questions about equal treatment, while proponents argue it addresses documented systemic barriers