Para ordenar a la Comisión de Asuntos de Gobierno, a la Comisión de Trabajo y Asuntos Laborales Permanente y a la Comisión de Adultos Mayores de la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico realizar una evaluación legislativa integral sobre los requisitos de educación continua, renovación de licencias, práctica profesional, relevo generacional y marco legal aplicable a la profesión de la agrimensura en Puerto Rico; evaluar alternativas dirigidas a atender los planteamientos presentados por la Asociación de Agrimensores de Puerto Rico; celebrar vistas públicas, reuniones ejecutivas o cualquier otro mecanismo legislativo que estimen necesario; y rendir un informe con hallazgos, conclusiones y recomendaciones a la Cámara de Representantes de Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

A comprehensive legislative review of Puerto Rico’s surveying profession will evaluate education, licensure, practice standards, and generational renewal to inform possible reforms

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Purpose and intent

This bill (RC 726) authorizes three standing committees of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to conduct a comprehensive legislative evaluation of the education, licensing, professional practice, generational renewal, and legal framework governing the surveying profession in Puerto Rico.

The evaluation aims to consider alternatives in response to concerns raised by the Asociación de Agrimensores de Puerto Rico (Association of Surveyors of Puerto Rico).

The committees are directed to hold public hearings, executive meetings, or other legislative processes as needed and to produce a final report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the House.

Key provisions and changes

Establishes a formal, legislative review process focused on:

Education requirements for surveying professionals (continuing education and related prerequisites).
License renewal processes and criteria.
Standards and practices guiding professional surveying work.
Generational renewal—mechanisms to ensure continuity as experienced professionals age.
The overall legal and regulatory framework currently governing surveying in Puerto Rico.

Requires the evaluation to address and propose alternatives to address the concerns raised by the surveying association.

Specifies steps for stakeholder engagement, including public hearings and executive sessions, to gather input.

Mandates a final report detailing findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations to the House of Representatives.

Who and what would be affected

The surveying profession in Puerto Rico, including licensed/registered surveyors, surveying firms, licensing boards, and related regulatory bodies.

Potential amendments to statutes, regulations, and administrative rules governing education, licensure, and professional practice for surveying.

Stakeholders such as the Asociación de Agrimensores de Puerto Rico and other groups with an interest in licensing standards and workforce development.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Radicado (introduced) as of June 11, 2026.

The bill calls for a structured evaluation over a defined period (not explicitly stated in the text provided, but implied by form and scope: public proceedings, executive sessions, and a final report).

Deliverable: An official report to the Puerto Rico House of Representatives containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

The process may involve multiple committee activities, including public hearings and expert consultations, to build a comprehensive legislative evaluation.

Potential impact (non-binding recommendations)

Could lead to legislative amendments to education continuing requirements, license renewal criteria, and professional practice standards for surveying.

May influence regulatory reform aimed at ensuring a balanced approach to professional competency, ongoing education, and generational succession in the surveying field.

Depending on findings, could trigger rulemaking, administrative policy changes, or new statutes to address identified gaps and stakeholder concerns.